The Lions opt for flyhalf rookie Jordan Hendrikse

The Lions who are having to plug the hole in the Rainbow Cup SA left by Elton Jantjies who is playing in France‚ have opted for Hendrikse ahead of Fred Zeilinga who drops to the bench.

“Fred is struggling with a groin that is a bit of a niggle. That is not the reason we went with Jordan. Jordan brings something else for us. He's a nice‚ young‚ big‚ physical 10. He brings a massive right boot. He will bring excitement. He will probably take the ball to the line a little bit. For us it is rotation but it is also a chance for Jordan to make a difference for us‚” said Van Rooyen.

“We know he is going to bring physicality in the second part of the game. He will bring leadership and calmness. With the younger guys around him on the bench we are excited he will make a difference.” Captain Burger Odendaal‚ who is sporting a luxurious Tom Selleck-like moustache‚ also spoke of both teams' heightened sense of urgency.

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