Rugby-De Jongh set for Stormers comeback in clash with touring Lions


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 15 Jul 2021

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Premiership - Wasps v Leicester Tigers - Ricoh Arena, Coventry, Britain - September 16, 2018 Wasps' Juan De Jongh scores a try Action Images/Paul Childs

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Former South Africa centre Juan de Jongh has been included in the Stormers matchday squad for their game with the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, coach John Dobson said on Thursday.

The 33-year-old former Springbok centre has returned to the Cape Town franchise after four years at Wasps in England and will start on the bench on Saturday. He is expected to come on for his 98th appearance for the Stormers and first since 2017.

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