Overview
- The Lions named their Round 4 side with Junior Springbok Haashim Pead at scrumhalf, Batho Hlekani retained at No. 7, and Francke Horn as captain.
- Ivan van Rooyen says he selected for power and pace to counter Perpignan’s expected physical approach.
- Springboks Asenathi Ntlabakanye and Morné van den Berg are not included in the matchday 23.
- Kick-off is Saturday, January 17 at Stade Aime Giral at 18:30 local time with Italian referee Filippo Russo in charge.
- Pead earns his first start after impactful recent outings, while Hlekani comes in off a player-of-the-match performance against Lyon.