Lions’ players ready to play

A number of players have recovered from injury.

Xerox Golden Lions captain Jaco Kriel, who is back at the Emirates Lions after a stint abroad, is almost ready to play. Photo: Annette van Schalkwyk.

The Emirates Lions have announced that three of their players are almost ready to play after injuries sustained during the season.

The players will undergo medical testing during the week.

Many of them have recovered from injuries sustained prior to or during lockdown.

Vincent Tshituka (ankle surgery) can do agility and will be ready to play, Jaco Kriel (ankle surgery) will be ready while Rhyno Herbst (shoulder surgery) is doing plyometrics exercises.