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The Lions have just three games left before their opening Test match against world champions South Africa on June 20. And after a tense 26-24 victory over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday, Halfpenny wants to face the Sharks at King's Park on Wednesday night.

"I want to play as much as I can before the first Test and show what I can do," said Halfpenny. "It was frustrating at times because the game seemed to pass me by. When I get my chance again, I will be doing exactly the same again, and probably things will go my way this time."

Lions head coach Ian McGeechan will name his starting line-up later on Monday, with England centre Riki Flutey expected to make a first full tour appearance after recovering from knee trouble.

"Hopefully I will get another chance," added Cardiff Blues winger Halfpenny. "I was a bit frustrated with my game, personally.

"There were times we thought we had them (Cheetahs) in attack and just lost that last ball - that last pass just didn't go to hand.

"But there are no excuses. I need to get myself in better positions in the next game to show what I can do."

The Lions have set up camp alongside the Indian Ocean - accompanied by a glowing fitness bulletin from team doctor James Robson. Only Wales flanker Martyn Williams is unavailable for selection to face the Sharks. And Robson, who is on a fifth successive Lions tour, claims it is an unprecedented situation during his 16-year association with the tourists.

Robson reported no fresh injury concerns, with Williams (shoulder) expected to be fully fit by the time of next Saturday's clash with Western Province in Cape Town.

"The Lions are in very rude health at the moment," said Robson. "As of now, all but one of the party are available for Geech (McGeechan) to select from."