Lions change one for Griquas

Johannesburg - Xerox Lions coach John Mitchell has made only one change to the starting side that lost 32-0 to Western Province, for Saturday's Absa Currie Cup rugby match against GWK Griquas in Kimberley.

Kevin Buys replaces injured loosehead JC Janse van Rensburg.

On the bench Doppies la Grange makes a welcome return after injury in place of Pieter Engelbrecht, while Jonathan Mokuena replaces Wikus van Heerden.

Buys' place on the bench is taken by Wayne Swart.

Mitchell could not consider Tonderai Chavhanga, JC Janse Van Rensburg, Burton Francis, Johan Snyman, and Wandile Mjekevu who all carry injuries.

Teams:

Griquas:
15. Riaan Viljoen, 14. Rocco Reginald Jansen, 13. Wilmaure Louw, 12. Barry Geel, 11. Bjorn Basson, 10. Naas Olivier (captain), 9. Sarel Pretorius, 8. Leon Karemaker, 7. Davon Raubenheimer, 6. Wesley Wilkins, 5. Cecil-John Kemp, 4. Frederik Albertus Spies, 3. Jacobus Petrus Adriaanse, 2. Ryno Barnes, 1. Steph Roberts

Replacements: 16. Simon Westraadt, 17. Albertus Buckle, 18. Michael John Richard Passaportis, 19. Petrus Gerhardus Human, 20. Marnus Hugo, 21. Matthew Rosslee, 22. Richard Lawson

Lions:
15. Jaco Taute, 14. Deon van Rensburg, 13. Marius Delport, 12. Waylon Murray, 11. Michael Killian, 10. Herkie Kruger, 9. Jano Vermaak, 8. Warren Whiteley, 7. Franco van der Merwe (captain), 6. Derick Minnie, 5. David Bulbring, 4. George Earle, 3. Ross Geldenhuys, 2. Martin Bezuidenhout, 1. Kevin Buys

Replacements: 16. Edgar Marutlulle, 17. Wayne Swart, 18. Trevor Hall, 19. Jonathan Mokuena, 20. Chris Jonck, 21. Elton Jantjies, 22. Doppies la Grange