Lions change six for Bulls

Lions change six for Bulls

31 Jan 2013

The Lions will field new lock and halfback pairings in their Gauteng Cup clash against the Bulls on Saturday.

In the only changes to the pack, second rowers Hendrik Roodt and Franco Mostert come in for Gavin Annandale and Hugo Kloppers.

There are also four rotations in the backline.

Scrumhalf Michael Bondesio and flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff replace the Cronje brothers, Ross and Guy respectively. Wing Deon Helberg takes over from Ruhan Nel, while fullback Andries Coetzee gets the vacant fullback spot left by Boshoff.

Lions – 15 Andries Coetzee, 14 Deon Helberg, 13 Stokkies Hanekom, 12 Alwyn Hollenbach, 11 Anthony Volmink, 10 Marnitz Boshoff, 9 Michael Bondesio, 8 Willie Britz, 7 Derick Minnie, 6 Jaco Kriel, 5 Franco Mostert, 4 Hendrik Roodt, 3 Ruan Dreyer, 2 Francois du Toit, 1 JC Janse van Rensburg (c).
Subs: 16 Robbie Coetzee, 17 Jacques van Rooyen, 18 JJ Breet, 19 Warwick Tecklenberg, 20 Ross Cronje, 21 Lionel Cronje, 22 Ruhan Nel.


47 Comments

  • 1.grant10: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 10:29 am

    wouldnt be surprised if Lions moer bulle

  • 2.Brigadier Van Zyl: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 10:30 am

    I wonder if the stormers have recruited the lions dancers for the superseason because the ones they had last season were miff.

    that sailor-white cap thing is aimed at attracting more of the g-a-y market to newlands.
    go girlfriends!

  • 3.Brigadier Van Zyl: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 10:31 am

    @grant10-1:

    but that was always the problem with the lions.
    they win the friendlies and get folded in superrugby.

  • 4.grant10: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 10:32 am

    @Brigadier Van Zyl-3: true ….

  • 5.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 10:36 am

    @grant10-4: How goes with your pup? Is Brutus setting in well?

  • 6.grant10: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:01 am

    @grant10-4: Hi There…..all good….socialising him on beach every day….and making sure he is playing with loads of kids and meeting as many people and other dogs as possible….

    But doggy training will commence at 10 weeks of age….

    Feisty as can be, especially with the blonde…..super cool with me though….

    Thanks for asking

  • 7.RL: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:05 am

    Beautiful Lions to feast on dead Bull carcass.

    Take note Transformer a young team average age 23/24; no oupas (Killian) , no sick notes (Murray) and no has-beens (Manu)

    :smile:

  • 8.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:05 am

    @grant10-6: Brilliant. :) Puppy classes are the bomb…..and huge fun. He sounds like a cool little fella.

  • 9.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:08 am

    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-8: Must add…that anything you want to know about Rotties: this site is brilliant. A forum for Rottie owners from all over the world. http://www.rottweiler.net and frikkin good advice, suggestions, ideas covering all aspects of Rottiehood to hoodlum covered there.

    Some of the best breeders in the world blog there as well, so the advice is top notch and credible.

  • 10.RL: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:09 am

    @grant10-6: introduce him to dog food – she will educate him about those guppies.

  • 11.Mr Black: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:17 am

    @RL-10:

    He should name his pup :John Smit” :)

  • 12.Predawn: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:20 am

    The battle of the zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…….

  • 13.bryce_in_oz: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:21 am

    @grant10-6:

    Who humps your leg more… the new pup or JustBuggery?

  • 14.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:24 am

    @RL-10: Guppies are nothing more than food….. ;)

    @Predawn-12: You stayed awake long enough to comment though….

  • 15.RL: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:27 am

    @Mr Black-11: Plod :mrgreen:

  • 16.Predawn: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:40 am

    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-14:

    Some on here say you are female. I think they are pulling my fin.

    Your writing style comes across as feminine as a bear’s ringpiece.

    Now Treehugger…there is a blogger that still has female hormones and plenty of feminine charm to boot…she is a prime example of having class and a brain and juggling both very well. Should she donate a little of all three to you and Dawn? Lord knows you both need any one of the three mentioned…then and only then can you two heifers convince us heteros on this site that the hair on your backs is really just fluff.

  • 17.Mr Black: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:42 am

    @Predawn-16: :lol:

  • 18.grant10: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:45 am

    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-9: awesome…thanks again…

  • 19.Transformation: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:49 am

    @RL-7: how many times have the lions “rebuilt”? :-)

    loffie had ‘drie jaar plan’ to rebuild, so did jake & muir, mitch too…now you want me to believe ackers is the real deal :razz:

  • 20.vasteses: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 11:55 am

    maak dit regtig saak wat in die game gebeur.

  • 21.gunther: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 12:08 pm

    This team would take the kings by plenty.

    He’ll it may even take the Bulls.

    :lol:

  • 22.katman: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 12:21 pm

    This line-up is far stronger than the one that hammered the Cheetahs. Should be an interesting game.

    And yes, this team would put 60 past the Kings.

  • 23.Robzim: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 12:30 pm

    I wonder why the lions get so much space here on keo. They are no longer a super rugby team and should not be be treated as if they are. No wonder people write about rotweillers and stuff on Lion threads.

  • 24.RL: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 12:41 pm

    @Transformation-19: the Kings launched their 3 year plan back in 2009 – how is it going for them – Cheeky still praying for special dispensation for buitelanders to come and “build” :razz:

    @Robzim-23: don’t be jealous man – tanky will not be having JC’s obsessive compulsive brokeback articles anymore.

  • 25.greatest13gerber: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 12:43 pm

    how can JC Janse van Rensburg not be playing Super rugby??

  • 26.katman: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 12:48 pm

    @Robzim-23: Ha ha, the Lions are still here to put the so-called S15 teams into perspective. As are these threads.

  • 27.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 12:50 pm

    @Predawn-16: You may believe what you wish….. no “hair” off my back either way *** (little kisses 4 u)

  • 28.BrumbiesBoy: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 12:53 pm

    @katman-22: And that only by halftime?

  • 29.Slappes: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 19:50 pm

    This might possibly be the most boring game in the entire history rugby. The sharks vs reds a few years ago would be no 2.

  • 30.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 20:13 pm

    Aaaw Predawn

    I’m gonna discuss my nails in future

    And my hair

  • 31.I am a stormer: Reply to this comment
    31 Jan 2013, 20:13 pm

    Would’ve been nice to see the Lions play the Kings in a warm-up match.

    Don’t think Cheeky has got the balls for that.

  • 32.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 00:48 am

    @Mr Black-11: he should call him “legend” after the great JS

  • 33.Baylion: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 06:38 am

    @I am a stormer-31: 9 Feb

    We’ll have to see whether they put a full strength side on the field

  • 34.i_love_u_bakkiesbotha: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 06:49 am

    this will be an interesting game.
    either team could win it.

  • 35.Baylion: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 07:08 am

    @i_love_u_bakkiesbotha-34: Should be a good game to watch. With both teams loaded with youngsters I hope the game doesn’t become too much of a festival game.

  • 36.i_love_u_bakkiesbotha: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 07:41 am

    @Baylion-35:
    yip.
    they should approach it seriously, keep it tight and structured, take points on offer BUT still look to open it up with smart rugby.

  • 37.dWeePer: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 11:17 am

    For those who wish to know where Sidney Tobias is, amusing news.
    He is on the bench for TUKS in the Varsity cup

  • 38.Robzim: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 11:23 am

    @dWeePer-37:

    Thanks for clearing that up.
    I wonder what is he studying?

  • 39.stormer in a teacup: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 12:08 pm

    @Robzim-38: If he is on bench -maybe law?

  • 40.wp_boytjie: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 12:59 pm

    Louis Luyt has passed away.

  • 41.sparticus: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 14:52 pm

    RIP Louis Luyt

  • 42.thegreatanubis: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 17:43 pm

    Can we please get off the Kings back and start looking forward to SuperRugby. Its Feb people, smile and support you little teams with passion. Lets go thr Bulls. We’ve haven’t won this in 2 seasons. Its time we take it again.

  • 43.thegreatanubis: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 17:45 pm

    We’ve – should be “We”. Typo

  • 44.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 18:27 pm

    Go Lions !

  • 45.Rage: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 19:16 pm

    Where’s the Louis Luyt thread?

  • 46.ryecatcher: Reply to this comment
    1 Feb 2013, 19:28 pm

    @Predawn-16: Were you born a doos?
    Or have you assiduously practiced being one.?

  • 47.Hondo: Reply to this comment
    2 Feb 2013, 06:58 am

    Name of the referee is Swindle!
    Good start for the Bulls!
    :D

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