France can expect to face eight Lions in the second Test against the Springboks at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is set to name Lionel Mapoe, Andries Coetzee, Courtnall Skosan, Ross Cronjé and Elton Jantjies in the backs and forwards Malcolm Marx — so outstanding in the first Test — Franco Mostert and captain Warren Whiteley.Mapoe, who is fit again after he has missed the first Test against the visiting French with a hamstring strain, will fill the void left by the injured Jesse Kriel at outside centre.Coetzee said earlier in the week he was reluctant to tinker with combinations that brought victory in the first Test, indicating Marx, Mostert and Whiteley would start on Saturday.The Lions have been the most successful South African team in Super Rugby so far this season, winning 12 of their 13 matches. They also boast a highly impressive run of 10 wins on the bounce.Bok assistant coach Franco Smith said on Tuesday the dominance of the Lions player...
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