Lions geared for another NZ onslaught
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann, who has extended his contract for a further two years with the Johannesburg franchise, has made just one change to the starting line-up to face the Crusaders on Friday at Ellis Park.
Warwick Tecklenburg returns to the run-on side in place of Ruan Ackermann, who is back on the bench.
Tecklenburg is back in the mix following a one match suspension.
Elton Jantjies and Marnitz Boshoff have been bracketed at flyhalf.
Jantjies is still struggling with a wrist injury sustained against the Cheetahs 10 days ago, but indications are he should be fit to take his place in the starting line-up.
Either Andries Ferreira or Lourens Erasmus will start at number 4 flank in what coach Ackermann described as a tactical move. Neither of the flankers are injured.
Trevor Cramer spoke to Lions skipper Warren Whiteley about the daunting challenge they face, having to face a third New Zealand side in the space of five weeks.