The Lions have strengthened their ranks for the coming years by securing the signature of Junior Springbok scrum-half Haashim Pead on a contract running until 2028.
Junior Springboks Batho Hlekani and Haashim Pead will start for the Lions as they take on Challenge Cup opponents Perpignan in France on Saturday.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says Saturday’s win in Durban offered a clear glimpse of the future, after young back Haashim Pead stepped up in the biggest moment of a tight derby against the Sharks.
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.