TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions revealed an alarming injury list ahead of the first leg of their European tour.
The Lions start their URC road trip when they face off against the Dragons at Rodney Parade next Sunday, October 13, followed by encounters with Zebre and Leinster.
They return to South Africa for the November break, but hit the road again late in November to face Munster.
They also start their European campaign with an away game against Ospreys in Swansea, before they finally return to Ellis Park on December 14 – a Challenge Cup Round Two game against Section Paloise.
Backs Gianni Lombard and Richard Kriel make their return from injury and have been named in the tour squad, announced on Tuesday.
Young prop RF Schoeman was included in the traveling party.
However, players not considered due to injury include Kade Wolhuter, Morne Brandon, Morgan Naude, Ruan Venter, Tapiwa Mafura and Siba Qoma.
More to follow …
