It looks like the Lions are mixing it up big time for their upcoming Currie Cup showdown against Boland this Sunday in Wellington. Under the guidance of Coach Mziwakhe Nkosi, these cats are reshuffling their deck after a series of impressive maulings in their recent games. Fresh off a 40-19 victory over Western Province and a 46-5 thrashing of the Sharks, the Lions are not just hot; they're sizzling!
Leading the pride once again is Captain Jaco Visagie, who's coming off a stellar performance where he crossed the try line twice last weekend. In the forward lines, there’s a mini-reunion happening with SJ Kotze stepping up as loosehead prop alongside RF Schoeman, rekindling their junior level bromance. Meanwhile, newcomer Dylan Sjöblom is slotting in as lock in place of the injured Darrien Landsberg.
The backline sees Kade Wolhuter taking over the reins at flyhalf for the flu-ridden Lubabalo Dobela, and speedster Kelly Mpeku dashing onto the wing in lieu of Rabz Maxwane, who’s nursing a wrist injury. It’s sure to add some fresh zest to their already zippy lineup.
"We're looking to bring some fresh energy into the squad and maintain our momentum," said Coach Nkosi, clearly ready to keep the victory train rolling.
Boland, on the other hand, are coming off a mixed bag of results. They turned heads with a win against the Cheetahs in the opening round but stumbled in their last outing, a high-scoring 48-39 defeat to Griquas. They'll be itching to bounce back against the high-flying Lions in what’s expected to be a cracker of a match.
The Lions bench looks robust too, featuring the likes of Franco Marais and Juan Schoeman ready to bring firepower upfront, and Stian de Bruyn poised to make his Currie Cup debut. So, buckle up for this one — the Lions are roaring into Wellington with their eyes set firmly on the prize.
As the Fidelity ADT Lions prepare to take on the Boland Cavaliers, here’s your match 23, with the team clearly signaling that they're not just participating in the Currie Cup; they're here to dominate. #ForOurCity #BOLvLIO #CurrieCup #WhereChampionsRise #LionsPride ??
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It looks like the Lions are mixing it up big time for their upcoming Currie Cup showdown against Boland this Sunday in Wellington. Under the guidance of Coach Mziwakhe Nkosi, these cats are reshuffling their deck after a series of impressive maulings in their recent games. Fresh off a 40-19 victory over Western Province and a 46-5 thrashing of the Sharks, the Lions are not just hot; they're sizzling!
Leading the pride once again is Captain Jaco Visagie, who's coming off a stellar performance where he crossed the try line twice last weekend. In the forward lines, there’s a mini-reunion happening with SJ Kotze stepping up as loosehead prop alongside RF Schoeman, rekindling their junior level bromance. Meanwhile, newcomer Dylan Sjöblom is slotting in as lock in place of the injured Darrien Landsberg.
The backline sees Kade Wolhuter taking over the reins at flyhalf for the flu-ridden Lubabalo Dobela, and speedster Kelly Mpeku dashing onto the wing in lieu of Rabz Maxwane, who’s nursing a wrist injury. It’s sure to add some fresh zest to their already zippy lineup.
"We're looking to bring some fresh energy into the squad and maintain our momentum," said Coach Nkosi, clearly ready to keep the victory train rolling.
Boland, on the other hand, are coming off a mixed bag of results. They turned heads with a win against the Cheetahs in the opening round but stumbled in their last outing, a high-scoring 48-39 defeat to Griquas. They'll be itching to bounce back against the high-flying Lions in what’s expected to be a cracker of a match.
The Lions bench looks robust too, featuring the likes of Franco Marais and Juan Schoeman ready to bring firepower upfront, and Stian de Bruyn poised to make his Currie Cup debut. So, buckle up for this one — the Lions are roaring into Wellington with their eyes set firmly on the prize.
As the Fidelity ADT Lions prepare to take on the Boland Cavaliers, here’s your match 23, with the team clearly signaling that they're not just participating in the Currie Cup; they're here to dominate. #ForOurCity #BOLvLIO #CurrieCup #WhereChampionsRise #LionsPride ??