Lions take on stern opposition in Kimberley

Xerox Golden Lions will head to Kimberley to face stern opposition from GWK Griquas on their home soil.

“To play at Kimberley is always difficult for any team, but we know what we can expect from the Griquas players, so we will be ready for them this time round,” said Xerox Golden Lions captain Lionel mapoe.

Head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 22-man side to take on the GWK Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday September 27.

In the forwards, prop Jacques van Rooyen and flank Warwick Tecklenburg will both start the match, after moving up from the bench.

Meanwhile, in the backline, Ross Cronje will start at scrumhalf and Howard Mnisi will come in at inside centre.

Marnitz Boshoff has recovered from his injury and will aim to make an appearance off the wood this weekend.

The match will kick off at 15:00.

15. Andries Coetzee

14. Ruan Combrinck

13. Lionel Mapoe (c)

12. Howard Mnisi

11. Courtnall Skosan

10. Jaco van der Walt

9. Ross Cronje

8. Willie Britz

7. Warwick Tecklenburg

6. Jaco Kriel (vc)

5. Franco Mostert

4. Martin Muller

3. Ruan Dreyer

2. Armand van der Merwe

1. Jacques van Rooyen

16. Robbie Coetzee

17. Schalk van der Merwe/Julian Redelinghuys

18. Derick Minnie

19. Kwagga Smith

20. Mark Richards

21. Marnitz Boshoff

22. Stokkies Hanekom