Jamie George's return to the starting XV will enhance that process, and Ellis Genge and Will Stuart can further enhance their Lions cases if they eclipse another lumpy pack in the scrum.

Coebergh has loved the sport ever since. Just weeks after the Schools win, the 18-year-old scrum-half played in the Asia Rugby U20 Sevens series. Hong Kong had suffered a disappointing first round ...

Able to play on both sides of the scrum, the 22-year-old made his Currie Cup bow against the Vodacom Bulls in 2022 and featured in the Sharks setup over the past two seasons.