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The Lions became the first South African side to feature in a Super Rugby final since 2012 when they outsmarted the Highlanders 42-30 in the semi-final clash at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.
The Lions flew out to Wellington on Saturday night to face the Hurricanes in the final on Saturday 6 August at 09h35 SA time.
The Hurricanes secured their second consecutive home final with a 25-9 victory over the Chiefs in their semi-final - also in Wellington.
Despite having to hit the road, Lions head coach Johan Ackermann believes his charges can go all the way and pull one over the Canes - just like the Highlanders managed to do in Wellington last year.
Meanwhile - the highlight of the Grey Derby weekend was more a mud-bath on the Philip Field at Grey High School in Port Elizabeth on Saturday afternoon.
In soaking rain, Grey College from Bloemfontein got a better handle on the atrocious conditions, and prevailed comfortably in the end, as they beat Grey PE by 33 points to 7.
