JOHANNESBURG - Springbok lock Marvin Orie has returned from injury and will start against the Rebels at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Orie was injured in the last gasp loss to the Stormers in round 2 and makes a welcome return to the Lions fold in one of several changes from the youthful side that thrashed the Jaguares last weekend. Stephan Lewies will partner Orie at lock with Rhyno Herbst moves to the bench. In the other changes, youngster Tyrone Green will start at fullback with Ruan Combrinck come on the wing. Andries Coetzee and Lionel Mapoe are also back on the bench.11 Courtnall Skosan,5 Stephan Lewies,17 Sti Sithole,23 Andries Coetzee.
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