Asenathi to state his case on the playing field in final

THE Lions’ Currie Cup final hopes have received a massive boost with the impressive form of prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye, who has chosen to put doping allegations aside and let his performance on the field speak for itself.

- MIKE GREENAWAY

Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi confirmed on Wednesday that the big forward will not only start against Griquas on Saturday at Ellis Park but will also serve as vice captain, with Quan Horn skippering the team from fullback.

Springbok Ntlabakanye is embroiled in an unusual situation, having tested positive for a banned substance that is not performance-enhancing. The layman might ask, “So what is the problem?”

Nevertheless, he has been formally charged.

“Let us be straight. Asenathi will start for us this weekend,” Nkosi said.