Jordan Hendrikse back at flyhalf as Lions name team to face Sharks

News broke earlier this week that Hendrikse will be joining his brother Jaden in Durban at the end of the season, but for now, he lines up against the men from Durban.

Sanele Nohamba, who has impressed with his performances at No 10 in recent weeks, returns to his usual number nine position, resulting in Morne van den Berg moving to the bench.

Emmanuel Tshituka makes his comeback after missing the Bulls match due to injury and will celebrate his 50th cap for the Lions. Tshituka will also be linking up with his brother, Vincent, at the Sharks later this year.

Among other changes to the Lions lineup from their loss against the Bulls two weeks ago, Hanru Sirgel is replaced by JC Pretorius at flank, and PJ Botha earns a starting position ahead of Jaco Visagie at hooker, who will provide cover from the bench.

Lions: 15 Quan Horn, 14 Richard Kriel, 13 Henco van Wyk, 12 Marius Louw (captain), 11 Edwill van der Merwe, 10 Jordan Hendrikse, 9 Sanele Nohamba, 8 Francke Horn, 7 Ruan Venter, 6 JC Pretorius, 5 Darrien Landsberg, 4 Etienne Oosthuizen, 3, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, 2 PJ Botha, 1 JP Smith.

Replacements: 16 Jaco Visagie, 17 Corne Fourie, 18 Conraad van Vuuren, 19 Reinhard Nothnagel, 20 Emmanuel Tshituka, 21 Hanru Sirgel, 22 Morne van den Berg, 23 Erich Cronje

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