The Lions expect to embark on their four-match Australasian tour next week with their injured stars almost all restored to fitness. Regular captain Warren Whiteley (knee)‚ who was injured halfway through their defeat by the Blues at Ellis Park in round four‚ will be the most significant returnee from injury. His leadership has been sorely missed, with the Lions losing to the Blues‚ Jaguares and Crusaders during his absence. Whiteley’s calm‚ calculated demeanour was conspicuous by its absence in that period but it remains to be seen whether he will be eased back in off the bench. Hacjivah Dayimani has deputised well for him at No8 in the past two matches. Scrumhalf Ross Cronjé (rib)‚ wing Aphiwe Dyantyi (pectoral muscle) and centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg (upper leg haematoma) are also expected to be cleared for the tour, but it is still uncertain when exactly they will return to the playing surface. Either way‚ the return of the quartet will be a significant boost to the Lions. Las...
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