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Ackermann shuffles front row again

In the front row, Robbie Coetzee will start in the hooker berth with Springbok Malcolm Marx warming the bench.

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The other change up front sees Ruan Dreyer start in place of Julian Redelinghuys who has joined the Springboks.

In the backline, Ross Cronjé is back in the No.9 jersey, while Andries Coetzee takes over from Sylvian Mahuza at fullback. 

In the midfield, Rohan Janse van Rensburg gets a starting berth ahead of Howard Mnisi.

The Currie Cup Premier Division Round Nine clash is effectively a knockout match, with the winner advancing to the play-offs at the expense of the other.

Golden Lions: 15 Andries Coetzee, 14 Koch Marx, 13 Jacques Nel, 12 Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11 Anthony Volmink, 10 Jaco van der Walt, 9 Ross Cronje, 8 Ruaan Lerm, 7 Ruan Ackermann, 6 Albertus Smith (captain), 5 Bobby de Wee, 4 Jean-Pierre du Preez, 3 Ruan Dreyer, 2 Robbie Coetzee, 1 Dylan Smith.   

Replacements: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Jacques van Rooyen, 18 Fabian Booysen, 19 Cyle Brink, 20 Dillon Smit, 21 Howard Mnisi, 22 Sylvian Mahuza.

Date: Friday, September 30

Venue: Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Kick-off: 17.00 (15.00 GMT)

Referee: Craig Joubert 

Assistant referees: Ben Crouse, Stephan Geldenhuys Stephan

TMO: Willie Vos 

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