Super 14 star in UJ side
The inclusion of powerful Lions centre Walter Venter comes as a major boost to the University of Johannesburg team for their Round Two encounter with Stellenbosch in the FNB Varsity Cup, presented by Steinhoff International, on Monday.
Captain Niel Visagie failed a fitness test and won't make the trip to Stellenbosch, but fullback Earl Lewis has been cleared on Friday and was named in the starting XV, while
The experience Venter has gained in playing Super 14 and Currie Cup rugby with the Lions will stand him in good stead when he lines up against Paul Bosch of Maties.
UJ: 15 Earl Lewis, 14 Edrich van Tonder, 13 Clinton de Klerk, 12 Walter Venter, 11 Yannick Wombo, 10 Andre Smit, 9 Jaco Snyman, 8 Torrie Meyer, 7 Hennie Killian (captain), 6 Frikkie Maartens, 5 Andries Nel, 4 Rob Andrew, 3 Clint van Niekerk, 2 Edgar Marutlulle, 1 Wayne Swart.
Replacements: 16 JP Olivier, 17 Ryno Bosman, 18 Martyn Lombard, 19 Sisa Mafu, 20 Bakkies van Zyl, 21 Arno Coetzee, 22 JJ Pienaar.
Date: Monday, February 9
Venue: Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch
Kick-off: 19.30