Lions sharpen claws for Leinster

Captain Marius Louw and playmaker Sanele Nohamba are among the senior players returning to action for the Lions against eight-time champions Leinster in Johannesburg on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Captain Marius Louw and playmaker Sanele Nohamba are among the senior players returning to action for the Lions against eight-time champions Leinster in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Ivan van Rooyen has made nine changes to the side that faced Bennetton, with Louw back to captain the team, while Nohamba takes back the No 10 jersey from Jordan Hendrikse, who is on the bench. A fresh set of outside backs sees Edwill van der Merwe and Richard Kriel either side of fullback Quan Horn.

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