'Nohamba is a massive boost for us': Lions coach Nkosi excited to have former Sharks man

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Lions Currie Cup coach Mzwakhe Nkosi believes the arrival of talented scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba from the Sharks will help decrease the workload of their overworked players in the position.

Nohamba, 23, made his Lions debut in a 35-26 Currie Cup defeat to the Cheetahs on Friday after his move from Durban earlier this week.

Nkosi said while they are expecting him to push Andre Warner and Morne “Krappie” van der Berg for a starting place, he will also relieve the pressure on them. “But any quality franchise would have, especially in specialist positions like scrumhalf, hooker, you will have at least three quality guys.

 

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