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Lions to Start Ntlabakanye as Horn Leads in Currie Cup Final vs Griquas

Ntlabakanye's pending doping case leaves him available under current rules.

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Derik Pretorius enters the starting XV for the Griquas. Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images
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Overview

  • Saturday’s final kicks off at 15:00 at Ellis Park, with Christopher Allison refereeing and Egon Seconds as TMO.
  • The Lions confirmed Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye will play and serve as vice-captain despite two formal doping charges, with a hearing set for December.
  • Griquas made one enforced change after lock Malembe Mpofu failed HIA protocols, promoting Derik Pretorius to start.
  • Lions hooker and captain PJ Botha is out with a knee injury, so fullback Quan Horn will captain the hosts.
  • Top-seeded Lions are strong favourites after a 37–7 win over Griquas earlier this month and seek a first Currie Cup title since 2015, while Griquas chase a first since 1970.