Sam Francis returns as Lions face Newcastle in crucial Challenge Cup match

Sam Francis returns as Lions face Newcastle in crucial Challenge Cup match

Lions back Lombard for Red Bulls clash

The Lions have rung the changes for Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup match against the Newcastle Red Bulls at Kingston Park. After opening their campaign with a 26-18 defeat to Benetton at Ellis Park, the Joburg-based side has made several personnel adjustments. WJ Steenkamp takes over the captaincy and starts at No 8, with flanker Siba Qoma returning to the starting line-up and Renzo du Plessis completing a reshuffled back row. The centre pairing …