The Lions are up against a strong Montpellier side in the Challenge Cup competition in France on Saturday.
Former schoolboy star Kelly Mpeku will make his debut on the wing for the Joburg side, while Bok fullback Quan Horn also returns from injury.The Lions face a big test of their credentials when they come up against a star-studded Montpellier side in a Challenge Cup rugby game in France, at 7.30pm Saturday.
The French side are currently seventh in the Top 14, with seven wins from 14 games. The Lions meanwhile are 12th in the United Rugby Championship after seven games and four wins.In the Challenge Cup so far, the Lions have one win and a defeat , while Montpellier have a win against the Dragons and a win against Ospreys at home.
Nico Steyn and Sam Francis are the halfback pairing, which means Sanele Nohamba will play off the bench. The dynamic flanker JC Pretorius will also add impact from among the replacements.
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