BATHO HLEKANI

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Batho Hlekani starts at 7 in Lions team for crucial Stormers derby at Ellis Park

Batho Hlekani steps into the Lions starting line-up in place of injured Springbok flank Ruan Venter as one of two changes to the starting XV for Saturday's crucial URC derby against the Stormers.

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Lions consider deploying Ruan Venter at lock against the Sharks

Lions assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher revealed Ruan Venter's ability to pack down as a lock is factoring into their plans for their clash against the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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Junior Boks bolster Lions for Challenge Cup tie against Perpignan

Junior Springboks Batho Hlekani and Haashim Pead will start for the Lions as they take on Challenge Cup opponents Perpignan in France on Saturday.

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Brilliant Batho Hlekani earns plaudits as he shines on international debut for Lions

Junior Springbok Batho Hlekani enjoyed a superlative debut in the red and white of the Lions in their Challenge Cup victory over Lyon in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Lions unleash Junior Bok behemoth Batho Hlekani for Challenge Cup outing

Junior Springbok Batho Hlekani will run out for the Lions this Saturday for their Round 3 Challenge Cup fixture against French outfit Lyon at Ellis Park.

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Junior Boks determined to reach next level after earning high praise from Erasmus

Junior Springboks Batho Hlekani, Cheswill Jooste, and Haashim Pead say they were left inspired and motivated after spending two weeks training with the senior Springbok squad.

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