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Cape Town - The Lions have another loose forward setback with the news that Derick Minnie has been released from his contract.
According to Netwerk24, Minnie asked to be
released from his contract with the union so
that he could explore options overseas.
Minnie has not featured for the Lions in
Super Rugby this season after battling
with injury, and while Lions management
agreed to let him go, they did so before
learning that Warren Whiteley is set to miss
the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.
"We did not foresee the situation with
Warren and had already gibe Derick
permission to leave the union," coach Johan Ackermann said.
Ackermann added that there was enoug
depth
at the union in the loose forwards
department
with players like Ruaan Lerm, Steph de Wit
and Robert Kruger still available.
The Lions are expected to name their side
for Saturday's clash against the Sharks later
on Thursday, and Ackermann is expected
to turn
to Ruan Ackermann, Cyle Brink or Fabian
Booysen as his new No 8.
