Head coach Mzwakhe Nkosi has reshuffled the Lions backline to face the Vodacom Bulls in a Currie Cup clash between the Jukskei rivals on Saturday.
Flyhalf Gianni Lombard is back in the starting XV, so the dynamic Sanele Nohamba returns to No 9 as The Pride prepare to face their arch-rivals at Ellis Park.
The thrilling duo of Tyler Bocks and Manuel Rass will combine in the midfield, while right winger Boldwin Hansen steps in to fill the void left by the injured Rabz Maxwane.
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On the bench, PJ Botha provides solid back-up as hooker, supporting the skipper Jaco Visagie.
Speaking in a Lions media conference this week, Nohamba told reporters: “It’s the business end of the competition right now, and everyone is trying to get to the top four for a play-off spot.
“We are gunning for that and we have another opportunity this week to try and achieve that.”