Share

Lions team for Griquas clash

Johannesburg - Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his side to face the Griquas at Ellis Park this Saturday.

The friendly match was being used by the Lions as part of their preparations for a two-leg Super Rugby promotion/relegation playoff against the Southern Kings.

The matches take place on July 26 in Port Elizabeth and August 2 in Johannesburg.

Kick-off is at 15:00.

Teams:

Lions:

15. Ruan Combrinck, 14. Deon van Rensburg, 13. Stokkies Hanekom, 12. Dylan des Fountain, 11. Anthony Volmink, 10. Marnitz Boshoff, 9. Guy Cronje, 8. Lambert Groenewald, 7. Derick Minnie, 6. Warwick Tecklenburg, 5. JJ Breet, 4. Hendrik Roodt, 3. Julian Redelinghuys, 2. Francois du Toit, 1. JC Janse van Rensburg (captain).

Substitutes: 16. Mark Pretorius, 17. Jacques van Rooyen, 18. Ruan Dreyer, 19. Hugo Kloppers/Gavin Annandale, 20. Willie Britz, 21. Ross Cronje/Viaan van der Watt, 22. Lionel Cronje, 23. Chrysander Botha, 24. Deon Helberg

Griquas:

TBA

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
26% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1470 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2249 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE