The Lions rugby team are set to face Montpellier in the Challenge Cup, with fullback Quan Horn returning to the lineup. While other players recovering from injuries will be rested for this match, the Lions are aiming to dominate Montpellier and secure a win.
The Lions expect a tough Challenge Cup fixture against Montpellier in France but will enjoy the return of Springbok fullback Quan Horn .
The Lions have revealed fullback Quan Horn will make a return for the side this week while other players who are just about back from injury will be saved to rather play against Dragons and Bulls at home later in the month. This while Ruan Venter, Kade Wolhuter, Morne Brandon and Franco Marais will only feature from the following week.
He said the Lions were not just going to France to match a side that sports the likes of Springboks Cobus Reinach and Jan Serfontein, but they were going to Montpellier to “dominate in every facet of the game”.Redelinghuys said following the Lions’ 29–10 loss to the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship on 21 December, much effort had been made to rediscover themselves.
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