Lions U/21 vs Cheetahs U/21

Lions Under 21 team to face the Toyota Cheetahs at Emirates Airline Park in the opening match of the SA Under 21 Championship on Sunday. Kick-off is at 15:30.

Former SA Schools coach Mziwakhe Nkosi will take charge of the Xerox Lions Under 21 side when Emirates Airline Park host the SA Under 21 competition from Sunday 4 October. He will be assisted by Wessel Roux and Wynand Ellis.

Nkosi coached at King Edward School VII (KES) in Johannesburg and was put through the Elite Player Development (EPD) programme that was founded by SA Rugby in 2015.

Former Springbok prop Roux has been a coach with the Lions since 2016 and has been an integral part of the development of junior rugby since then.

Junior Management:

Mziwakhe Nkosi: Head Coach

Wessel Roux: Assistant Coach

Wynand Ellis: Assistant Coach

Stefan van Deventer: Technical (Sport Scientist)

Kyle Peyper: Technical (Sport Scientist)

Anri Collins: Doctor

Pamela Watts: Technical (Physiotherapist)

Hene Branders: Technical (Physiotherapist)

MJ Rabodiba: Technical (Team Manager)

Bestall Mondo: Technical (Kit)

Xerox Lions U21 vs Toyota Cheetahs U21:

1.     Nkosikhona Masuku

2.     Morne Brandon

3.     Asenathi Ntlabakanye

4.     Emmanuel Tshituka

5.     Cal Smid

6.     Mark Snyman

7.     Sibusiso Sangweni

8.     Travis Gordon (c)

9.     Runaldo Pedro

10. Marc Morisson

11. Ngia Selengbe

12. Luke Rossouw

13. James Mollentze

14. Prince Nkabinde

15. Muzi Manyike

16. Darnell Osowagu

17. Ebot Buma

18. Herman Agenbag

19. Mandisi Mthiyane

20. Lindokuhle Ncusane

21. Jurich Claasens

22. Jordan Hendrikse

23. Boitumelo Tsatsane 

24. Banele Mthenjane

25. Junior White

26. Quan Horn