Fresh off the Springboks' pasture, scrumhalf Morne van den Berg is set to inject some much-needed vigor into the Lions' lineup this Saturday against Benetton in Treviso. Lions assistant coach Barend Pieterse confirmed the new arrival, stating Van den Berg landed in Italy even before the team could unpack their bags.
"Krappie actually got here before we did," Pieterse shared with a chuckle. "He looks rested and ready. He brings good energy and of course some fresh ideas as well – all the things he’s learned while being away with the Springboks. It’s wonderful that he’s here."
"He looks rested and ready. He brings good energy and, of course, some fresh ideas as well."
With the Lions struggling to find their form—suffering defeats in their recent outings against Cardiff and Zebre—the inclusion of Van den Berg could be the spark they desperately need. The team is hunting for its first victory of the season, and Van den Berg's recent international performances suggest he might be the key. The 27-year-old has been in stellar form, crossing the try line three times in his last four appearances for the Boks, including a notable performance in their 67-30 thrashing of Argentina last month.
The Lions have experimented with Nico Steyn starting at scrumhalf and Junior Springbok Haashim Pead coming off the bench, but neither has managed to turn the tide for the beleaguered squad. Van den Berg’s dynamic playmaking and international experience could provide the missing link as the Lions look to regroup and refocus their strategy.
As the team gears up for the encounter in Treviso, all eyes will be on Van den Berg to see if he can translate his international flare into success in the club arena. If his track record is anything to go by, Benetton might have more than just the Lions to handle come Saturday.
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Fresh off the Springboks' pasture, scrumhalf Morne van den Berg is set to inject some much-needed vigor into the Lions' lineup this Saturday against Benetton in Treviso. Lions assistant coach Barend Pieterse confirmed the new arrival, stating Van den Berg landed in Italy even before the team could unpack their bags.
"Krappie actually got here before we did," Pieterse shared with a chuckle. "He looks rested and ready. He brings good energy and of course some fresh ideas as well – all the things he’s learned while being away with the Springboks. It’s wonderful that he’s here."
"He looks rested and ready. He brings good energy and, of course, some fresh ideas as well."
With the Lions struggling to find their form—suffering defeats in their recent outings against Cardiff and Zebre—the inclusion of Van den Berg could be the spark they desperately need. The team is hunting for its first victory of the season, and Van den Berg's recent international performances suggest he might be the key. The 27-year-old has been in stellar form, crossing the try line three times in his last four appearances for the Boks, including a notable performance in their 67-30 thrashing of Argentina last month.
The Lions have experimented with Nico Steyn starting at scrumhalf and Junior Springbok Haashim Pead coming off the bench, but neither has managed to turn the tide for the beleaguered squad. Van den Berg’s dynamic playmaking and international experience could provide the missing link as the Lions look to regroup and refocus their strategy.
As the team gears up for the encounter in Treviso, all eyes will be on Van den Berg to see if he can translate his international flare into success in the club arena. If his track record is anything to go by, Benetton might have more than just the Lions to handle come Saturday.