URC: Injury-Stricken Scarlets Introduce Fresh Talent Against Lions

In an exciting clash, the injury-stricken Scarlets will unveil new talent against the formidable Lions. As injuries have significantly impacted their lineup, the Scarlets look to adapt by introducing fresh players to the field.

Team Lineups

Lions Starting XV

• Backs: Q Horn, Keyter, Van Wyk, Kriel, Davids
• Half-backs: Smith, Steyn
• Forwards: Kotze, Marais, Ntlabakanye, Oosthuizen, Landsberg, Pretorius, Venter, F Horn (capt)

Lions Replacements

• Brandon
• Schoeman
• Van Vuuren
• Nothnagel
• Cairns
• L Horn
• Dobela
• Mpeku

Scarlets Starting XV

• Backs: Nicholas, Mee, Page (capt), Williams
• Half-backs: Costelow, Hughes
• Forwards: Hepburn, Van der Merwe, Holz, Cuckson, Groves, Taylor, Davis, Plumtree

Scarlets Replacements

• Myhill
• O’Connor
• Thomas
• Gemine
• Williams
• Blacker
• Hawkins
• Roberts

Match Officials

The match will be officiated by referee Eoghan Cross from the IRFU. He will be assisted by Griffin Colby and AJ Jacobs from SARU. Sam Grove-White from the SRU will serve as the TMO.

This captivating encounter promises to showcase the resilience of the Scarlets as they field new talent against the Lions. Both teams aim for victory and will certainly deliver a thrilling display of rugby.