3 October 2026
Suzuki Griquas coach Pieter Bergh has made eight changes to his starting line-up for their final Toyota Challenge fixture against Spain's Iberians on Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 15:00 SAST.
The Currie Cup champions are looking to finish their tour of Georgia unbeaten following previous wins over Black Lion and the Lusitanos.
Bergh has opted to overhaul his entire starting front row, bringing in Ebune Ngundue, Corné Lavagna, and Mhleli Khuzwayo. They pack down ahead of locks Lungi Mbiko and captain Derik Pretorius. Phumzile Magondwana and Carel van der Merwe fill the flank berths, with Dillon Smith at number eight.
Amongst the backs, scrumhalf Jack Hart partners flyhalf Danrich Visagie. Damian Markus and Luke Burger form the centre pairing, with Sako Makata and Tom Nel on the wings and Connor Mahoney at fullback.
Suzuki Griquas: 1. Mhleli Khuzwayo, 2. Corné Lavagna, 3. Ebune Ngundue, 4. Lungi Mbiko, 5. Derik Pretorius (c), 6. Phumzile Magondwana, 7. Carel van der Merwe, 8. Dillon Smith, 9. Jack Hart, 10. Danrich Visagie, 11. Sako Makata, 12. Damian Markus, 13. Luke Burger, 14. Tom Nel, 15. Connor Mahoney. Replacements: 16. Janus Venter, 17. Ntobeko Shezi, 18. Johan Louw, 19. Ntsika Fisanti, 20. Lourens Oosthuizen, 21. Caleb Abrahams, 22. Liam Koen, 23. Stefan Coetzee.