Stormers team named this week to take on the Lions

In the next round of preparation fixtures for Super Rugby 2012, the Stormers this week take on the Lions and then the Cheetahs in the Pre-Season Series.

The 2 fixtures both take place at Newlands, with the Stormers taking on the Lions in the opener on Friday 27 January and then the Free State Cheetahs on Saturday 4 February. The games form an important part of each of the teams’ preparation for the rigours of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Allister Coetzee today announced a strong Stormers side to take on the Lions:

1. Steven Kitshoff

2. Deon Fourie

3. Brok Harris

4. Eben Etzebeth

5. De Kock Steenkamp

6. Schalk Burger (C)

7. Siya Kolisi

8. Nick Koster

9. Louis Schreuder

10. Gary van Aswegen

11. Bryan Habana

12. Jean de Villiers

13. Juan de Jongh

14. Gio Aplon

15. Joe Pietersen

Reserves

16. Tiaan Liebenberg

17. Deon Carstens

18. Frans Malherbe

19. Don Armandt

20. Reuben Johannes

21. Nizaam Carr

22. Nic Groom

23. Burton Francis

24. Marcel Brache

25. Gerhard van den Heever

26. Danie Poolman

Referee: Jaco Peyper