BATHO HLEKANI

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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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Lions confirm signing of Junior Bok champion Batho Hlekani

The Lions have revealed the signing of Junior Springbok star Batho Hlekani from the Sharks.

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Sharks and Lions set for armwrestle over Junior Bok star Batho Hlekani

Junior Springbok superstar Batho Hlekani looks set to be at the centre of contract negotiations between the Sharks and the Lions.

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