Lions captain Francke Horn will miss the rest of the United Rugby Championship season due to injury, in a blow not only to his club's campaign but also to his hopes of earning a Springbok call-up.
Francke Horn was immensely proud of his charges after the Lions defeated the Stormers 30-23 in their United Rugby Championship clash at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday
Bullocking eighthman Franke Horn is the latest Lions star to re-sign with the Johannesburg franchise.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has named a strong 23-man squad for his side's United Rugby Championship opener against Irish outfit Ulster this Saturday at Emirates Airline Park.
The Lions are back in Johannesburg this weekend when they take on Irish giants Leinster in Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship.
The Lions face Irish outfit Ulster for their final tour match in Round 5 of the United Rugby Championship. Kick-off is at 21:35 on Friday evening at Kingspan Stadium.