Golden Lions bank on their youngsters
Updated | By Jacasport
The Golden Lions Rugby Union has announced new acquisitions at senior and under 21 level while some stalwarts will also be departing Ellis Park to continue their careers elsewhere.
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is proud to announce the following acquisitions at senior and under 21 level while we also have to bid farewell to some players who will be leaving the union to further their careers elsewhere.
To those joining the Lions we extend a warm welcome and we know that you will soon become part of the Lions family.
To those players leaving us, our heartfelt thanks for the time you spent with us. Our best wishes accompany you on your career henceforth.
“I would like to express gratitude to the players leaving us, for giving 100% of their efforts to the game, the team and the organization. Good luck. In the same vein we welcome all the newcomers in our fold and we hope that you will prosper under our banner," said Rudolf Straeuli, CEO of the Golden Lions Rugby Union.
Seniors players joining the GLRU:
Marvin Orie (lock, Bulls)
Sti Sithole (prop, WP)
Johannes Jonker (prop, Border)
Aphiwe Diyantyi (wing, UJ)
Dean Gordon (wing, Raiders)
Under 21 players who will make their way to the Lions:
Ruan Brits (hooker, WP)
Nyasha Tarusenga (flanker, WP)
Bheki Shongwe (prop, Leopards)
Cyprian Nkomo (centre, WP)
Jaco Willemse (lock, WP)
Senior players leaving the union:
Marnitz Boshoff
Martin Muller
MB Lusaseni
JW Bell
Stef de Witt
Ruaan Lerm
Ramone Samuels
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