Alberts back as Lions bulk up for derby
Willem Alberts has been recalled to strengthen the Lions pack for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
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Willem Alberts has been recalled to strengthen the Lions pack for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
Willem Alberts showed off his ‘impressive’ dance skills, as siblings JP and Ruan Smith preyed on their unsuspecting teammates during a Lions gym session.
Schalk Burger is the five-time defending Hit King for his tackle on Fourie du Preez, but can he keep his place against one of rugby’s most notorious hitmen, Willem Alberts?
Springbok Willem Alberts is set to start in the second row for the Lions in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter against the Bulls on Saturday.
Edwill van der Merwe will make his Lions debut against the Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.
Edwill van der Merwe will make his Lions debut against Cardiff Rugby in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Sunday.
The Lions have been boosted by the return of an experienced Springbok for their clash with the Stormers in Johannesburg on Saturday.
The Lions have reported mixed injury news with the loss of an experienced lock coupled with the return of a Springbok.
The inclusion of Willem Alberts is one of five changes to the Lions lineup for Saturday’s clash with the Pumas at Ellis Park.
Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from the Lions team to face the Stormers following confirmation that he was in close contact with someone who has Covid-19.