Mnisi on his rise at Lions

Johannesburg - Lions centre Howard Mnisi is one of the exciting talents coming through the ranks in South African rugby.

The Lions played their first Super Rugby warm-up game, with two squads facing Pukke and the Leopards over the weekend. Both teams did well as they prevented the opposition from scoring, while the players showed great attacking intent, despite the difficult playing conditions.

Head coach Johan Ackermann noted Mnisi as one of the star performers on the field. The 25-year-old made a big impact on attack and defence as the team's attacking brand of rugby complements his individual strengths.