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Lions opt for experience

Team News

22nd Apr 2021

The Lions have given all their players an opportunity during these preparation games and by next week everyone returning to action should also get a run.

The Lions have given all their players an opportunity during these preparation games and by next week everyone returning to action should also get a run.

Fred Zeilinga has been added on the bench while on trial to give him an opportunity to prove himself.

Youngster Ngia Selengbe secured a starting berth after catching the eye in the win against the EP Elephants.

Kick-off is at 16:15.

Lions vs Cell C Sharks: Tiaan Swanepoel; Ngia Selengbe, Wandisile Simelane, Burger Odendaal, Courtnall Skosan; Elton Jantjies (capt), André Warner; Francke Horn, Vincent Tshituka, MJ Pelser, Wilhelm van der Sluys, Willem Alberts, Carlu Sadie, Jan-Henning Campher, Ruan Dreyer. Reserves: PJ Botha, Nathan McBeth, Jannie du Plessis, Reinhard Nothnagel, Sibusiso Sangweni, Ross Cronjé, Fred Zeilinga, Dan Kriel.