The side has won two of its first three matches and, as the loose forward and captain pointed out, that was very nearly three wins.
Tomorrow’s game against Waikato in Invercargill will be its toughest challenge yet.
But it is one the team was excited for.
It is coming off a thrilling 11-10 win over North Harbour a week ago.
Lamborn was the hero on that occasion, coming up with the key turnover which then allowed Greg Dyer to slot the winning penalty.
"I knew we needed a penalty, or we needed the ball back," Lamborn said.
"I was telling everyone to chop tackle so I can get the ball.
"I was just floating in behind the defence line, just looking for an opportunity.
"Then the boys put in a good shot and Tim Sail fell in front of me and was on his back and the ball was just there available."
Born in Timaru, schooled in Ashburton and leaving aged 16 to move to Havelock North, Lamborn has been something of a rugby nomad.
He has represented North Otago, Hawke’s Bay and Southland at provincial level.
In Super Rugby he has played for both the Hurricanes in 2016 and the Blues this year.
On top of that he plays his international rugby for the United States — qualifying through his father — and has played in Major League Rugby.
He enjoyed playing there and he said the league was similar or perhaps just below the level of the Mitre 10 Cup.
While Americans had not traditionally grown up playing rugby, he said there were kids now starting to play in schools.
In a few years that had potential to make the country a much stronger force.
It was somewhere he may look to finish his career, with an eye to coaching as well.
However, for now he was enjoying playing in New Zealand and loved the Southland team.
"I don’t mind Southland at all.
"A few people whinge about it, but my mum was born down here and my grandparents lived down here.
"I spent a fair bit of my school holidays down here. I’m fairly familiar with it.
"I guess the main difference is most of the teams I’ve played for have been in big cities, a bit busier and louder.
"In terms of that respect it’s quite enjoyable; me and my family really love it here."
Southland has made a raft of changes for the Waikato game, looking to use some of its squad depth.
Sebastian Siataga comes in at hooker for Greg Pleasants-Tate, while Ray Tatafu replaces lock Michael McKee.
Lamborn moves to openside flanker and Glenn Preston comes on to the blindside, while Charles Alaimalo drops back to No 8.
In the backs Liam Howley and Greg Dyer form a new-look inside back combination, while Jaye Thompson moves into centre and Isaac Te Tamaki slots in on the right wing.
The Waikato team will be named at noon today.
