Hendrikse is essentially out for the remainder of the URC and Currie Cup seasons. 🏉 Lions Read more here ⬇️
Exciting young Lions loose forward Travis Gordon, who captained the Currie Cup team in their opening two matches, is also in the URC mix for the first time having returned to the playing field after a long term injury.In the backline the Lions haven’t named any surprises, but the experience of fullback Andries Coetzee will likely be called upon with him returning to the team he played for last year.
“Our preparation this week has been good so far. It is nice and hot here in South Africa. So things are going well and we are looking forward to the tour,” said Coetzee. “It will be good to see them . We know that Benetton is a big physical side, so we are expecting a physical game. They are also good with the ball in hand, so it is going to be a proper Test match like game.
“They have a few guys who play for Italy. So we are looking forward to the challenge, but we know it is going to be a fast and physical game.” The Lions leave for Italy on Tuesday evening, will arrive in the country on Wednesday and their team for the match will be named on Friday morning.
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