JOHANNESBURG, July 26 (ANA) – Lions coach Johan Ackermann has announced a powerful 27-man squad as the team begin the countdown to Saturday’s Super Rugby semifinal against the Highlanders at Emirates Airline Park. Kick-off is at 3pm.
There are no surprises except for the inclusion of Dillon Smit who has been included as cover for Ross Cronjé who will undergo a late fitness test after picking up an injury against the Crusaders in the quarterfinal last weekend.
Lions’ 27-man squad:
Forwards: Dylan Smith, Corne Fourie, Julian Redelinghuys, Jacques van Rooyen, Armand van der Merwe, Malcolm Marx, Lourens Erasmus, Franco Mostert, Andries Ferreira, Ruan Ackermann, Warwick Tecklenberg, Warren Whiteley, Jaco Kriel, Cyle Brink, Steph de Witt
Backs: Faf de Klerk, Ross Cronje, Dillon Smit, Elton Jantjies, Jaco van der Walt, Courtnall Skosan, Ruan Combrinck, Sylvian Mahuza, Howard Mnisi, Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Lionel Mapoe, Andries Coetzee. – African News Agency (ANA)
