Mapoe at 12 for injury-hit Lions
Lionel Mapoe will start at inside centre for the Lions in their match against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday.
Lionel Mapoe will start at inside centre for the Lions in their match against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday.
The inclusion of South African lock Grant Hattingh is one of six changes to the Sunwolves’ starting lineup to face the Lions in Singapore on Saturday.
Jack Maddocks will shift to fullback in one of eight changes to the Rebels starting lineup to face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Sharks coach Robert du Preez has picked several young players to front the Rebels in Durban on Saturday.
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru predictions for this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby and Pro14 matches.
Three of the Hurricanes’ All Blacks will miss the clash against the Stormers on Saturday due to New Zealand Rugby’s resting policy.
The Stormers have made three changes for their Australasian tour opener against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.
Watch all seven 1st XV matches from day one of the Grey High Festival in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.
On-loan Lions lock Stephan Lewies will join Harlequins for the 2019-20 English Premiership season.
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