Skipper Reinhard Nothnagel returns to the Lions starting XV for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks at Kings Park on Friday.
Nothnagel will partner Springbok and former Sharks bruiser Willem Alberts in the second row as centres
The Lions travel to Durban on the back of a four-match unbeaten streak at home in all competitions and will look to take that momentum into the SA derby. “Friday will be a good opportunity for us to show what we prepared for all week. We know what they are going to bring; they have a good overall kicking game, an exciting backline and a decent pack of forwards,” he said.“It will be important for us to start well, stay in the fight as long as possible and hopefully get the win.”
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