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Lions boss banks on playmakers

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Lions boss banks on playmakers

Ivan van Rooyen is excited about his options at 9 and 10 as the Joburgers return to South Africa from an unbeaten Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour. Gianni Lombard and Sanele Nohamba's performances during the tour have impressed the coach. The successful trip to Wales and Scotland has teed up the Lions for a three-game home run. They play Ulster on Friday, before clashes against Glasgow Warriors and DHL Stormers.

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