The Golden Lions who have blown their opponents away during the last two under-19 Currie Cup finals, will get their 2018 campaign underway against EP this weekend with another strong group of players.
Lock Cristen “Kwagga” van Niekerk was just about the only SA Schools player who emerged from last year’s under-18 international series with his head held high. They have numerous other SA Schools players in their ranks include starters for this first match in Keegan Glade, Mark Snyman, Yanga Hlalu and Kennedy Mpeku.
Arguably one the biggest surprise package players of 2018 has been flyhalf Chris Humphries, the Trinityhouse old boy who delighted so many with his performances for Wits during the Varsity Cup.
Rondebosch old boy Cal Smid could prove to be a player to watch this year. The younger brother of Rayn has nailed down a starting spot at no.8.
Oupa Mandisi Mthiyane, the former DHS early school finisher who had an awesome season with EP u19 last year is another great acquisition by the Lions.
| # | LIONS u19 | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerrit Visser | Waterkloof |
| 2 | Dameon Venter | Helpmekaar |
| 3 | Keegan Glade | KES |
| 4 | Ewan Visser | Waterkloof |
| 5 | Cristen van Niekerk | Monument |
| 6 | Mark Snyman | Helpmekaar |
| 7 | Oupa Mthiyane | DHS |
| 8 | Cal Smid | Rondebosch |
| 9 | Tinus Combrinck | Monument |
| 10 | Chris Humphries | Trinityhouse |
| 11 | Janco van Heyningen | Grey College |
| 12 | Yanga Hlalu | KES |
| 13 | Edmund Ludick | Oos-Moot |
| 14 | David Cary | Helpmekaar |
| 15 | Kennedy Mpeku | KES |
FIRST ROUND FIXTURES
| HOME | AWAY | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lions | Eastern Province | ||
| Free State | Leopards | ||
| Western Province | Blue Bulls |
Lions beat EP 104 – 12
@CharlesZA: Nee, is maar n groot sukkel posisie. Hy help met uit vir tyd en wyl. Moet sê al is hy kort, vir n slot het hy n 100% rekord in die lynstane teen die Bulle se Supersport challenge span gehad.
@Hooit: Sien jou klong weer terug op slot. Hy weer bietjie gegroei van laas jaar af?
Nice write up Beet.