Super Rugby
Lions coach De Bruin turns to his cubs
After the team lose successive matches to the Stormers and Bulls they are at the foot of SA’s rugby conference
Coach Swys de Bruin has turned to some of the Lions’ cubs to restore a spring to his team’s step in this season’s Super Rugby. The Lions have lost consecutive matches to the Stormers and the Bulls and are at the foot of the SA conference. They are now in territory they have not been in since the franchise’s days of struggle predating their temporary exit from the tournament. As expected De Bruin has rung the changes for the Saturday’s clash against the Jaguares at Ellis Park. Spring-heeled centre Wandisile Simelane will partner Franco Naude in midfield‚ Sylvian Mahuza slots in at wing‚ Ross Cronjé is in at scrumhalf‚ Kwagga Smith moves to No8 making way for Vincent Tshituka at No7‚ while Ruan Vermaak comes in at lock at the expense of Stephan Lewies. The new recruits on the bench are Nathan McBeth‚ James Venter and Tyrone Green. The latter‚ however‚ has been bracketed with Gianni Lombard. The changes are bold considering the experience the Jaguares will bring to Ellis Park. They are...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.