Rugby-De Jongh set for Stormers comeback in clash with touring Lions

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Former South Africa centre Juan de Jongh has been included in the Stormers matchday squad for their game with the British & Irish Lions at Cape ...

Former South Africa centre Juan de Jongh has been included in the Stormers matchday squad for their game with the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, coach John Dobson said on Thursday.

The 33-year-old former Springbok centre has returned to the Cape Town franchise after four years at Wasps in England and will start on the bench on Saturday. He is expected to come on for his 98th appearance for the Stormers and first since 2017.Lock Ernst van Rhyn will captain the hosts in the last game for the Lions before they begin a three-test series next weekend.

 

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