The Bulls were victorious for a second week in a row on tour, while the Lions had to settle for another draw, also away on tour, in round 10 of the United Rugby Championship (URC).
The Bulls beat Edinburgh 19-17 in the Scotttish Capital, while the Lions drew with Ospreys 24-all in Bridgend in Wales.
The two Gauteng sides now return home for the Jukskei Derby next Saturday, with the Lions leading the Bulls by four points on the URC table.
Two weeks ago, the Bulls were on a run of seven losses in a row.
At halftime against Edinburgh in tough conditions, the Pretoria side found themselves 17-5 down.
Showing the grit and determination they displayed last week against Pau to keep themselves in the Champions cup, the Bulls played to their strengths and fought for their second win on tour, and fourth in the URC.
The Bulls will return home with the 19-17 win, hoping that they have now turned the corner on their season, ready for the Lions in Johannesburg next up.
Meanwhile, the Lions were looking to shake off a gut wrenching draw to Perpignan that saw them knocked out of the Challenge Cup as they came to Wales to face Ospreys.
The Joburg side held their ground and with minimal possession matched Ospreys in the try stakes, with four apiece.
Quan Horn led the scoring with two tries as the Lions hung on for their second draw on tour, this time at 24 all.
The Lions return home to face the Bulls in round 11 of the URC in what is sure to be a derby with far reaching consequences.
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