Brink, Orie start for Lions
Coach Ivan van Rooyen has made five changes the Golden Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s must-win game against Griquas in Kimberley.
Coach Ivan van Rooyen has made five changes the Golden Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s must-win game against Griquas in Kimberley.
Wilhelm van der Sluys will make his first start for the Lions in their Currie Cup match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Andre Esterhuizen and Marvin Orie are set to join the Springbok squad in Auckland, where they are preparing for their final Rugby Championship match against Argentina.
Forwards coach Phillip Lemmer says the return of lock Marvin Orie should help strengthen the Lions’ maul defence against the Rebels in Johannesburg on Saturday.