Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen reflected on their difficult time in Europe, where they lost three games across two competitions.
In the United Rugby Championship, the Johannesburg franchise was edged by Cardiff, thumped by regining champions Glasgow Warriors, then knocked out of the Challenge Cup on Friday.
Edinburgh scored three times in the first half in their Friday night win over the Lions. Scottish winger Darcy Graham was sensational as Edinburgh raced to a 17-0 lead before halftime and set the platform for the win.
While the hosts failed to run away with the game, with the Lions doing better in the second half with the wind at their backs, it was still a comprehensive victory.
The loss was the fourth in a row in all competitions for the Lions, who have been disappointed in the way they have fallen away in the second half of the season.
“We are pretty disappointed with the loss and the two previous results,” said Van Rooyen.
“It’s three very different games in terms of weather and tests, so a lot to learn from the tour and a lot to improve. There was still some good character and fight. I think if I look at the second half against Glasgow, not conceding anything after being smashed in the first half, and again on Friday, we showed some good character and fight.
“However, that speaks to our start. We are pretty disappointed with our first 40 minutes in the last two games and just the consistency thereof. So it’s not an effort thing, it’s just the consistency.”
The Lions will look to get their URC campaign back on track with four consecutive home games against Benneton, Connacht, Scarlets and Ospreys, starting 19 April.
