The Lions were dealt a double blow ahead of their URC derby clash against the Sharks with star players Quan Horn and Henco van Wyk injured.
The Lions will be hunting a win over the Sharks without star players Henco van Wyk and Quan Horn, who were both injured against the Bulls.
The Lions were dealt a double blow ahead of their United Rugby Championship derby clash against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday when they announced their match 23 without star players Quan Horn and Henco van Wyk on Friday.at Loftus last weekend, was replaced at halftime of that game with an ankle injury that could reportedly keep him out for three weeks.
Coming into the starting side for the two young rising talents is Manuel Rass in the midfield and Tapiwa Mafura at the back.in their last few matches, and slots into the midfield with Marius Louw, who he has played with extensively previously, so should feel right at home.
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