Emirates Lions named a strong side to host Benetton Rugby in a Round 15 fixture of the United Rugby Championship at the Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg at 13:45.
Head Coach Ivan van Rooyen made five changes to the starting line-up. Juan Schoeman and PJ Botha are the new faces in the front row, while JC Pretorius is the other change up front.
At the back, Kade Wolhuter starts at flyhalf in place of Gianni Lombard, and Tapiwa Mafura occupies the right wing for the injured Richard Kriel.
On the bench, Renzo du Plessis could potentially make an impact at some stage of the fixture while Kelly Mpeku and Nico Steyn provide backline support.
Emirates Lions Match 23
- Juan Schoeman
- PJ Botha
- Asenathi Ntlabakanye
- Ruben Schoeman
- Darrien Landsber
- JC Pretorius
- Ruan Venter
- Francke Horn
- Morne van den Berg
- Kade Wolhuter
- Edwill van der Merwe
- Marius Louw
- Rynhardt Jonker
- Tapiwa Mafura
- Quan Horn
Replacements
- Jaco Visagie
- SJ Kotze
- RF Schoeman
- Rian Delport
- Siba Qoma
- Nico Steyn
- Renzo du Plessis
- Kelly Mpeku
