Horn boost for the Lions

The Lions have revealed fullback Quan Horn (above) will make a return for the side this week while others who are just about back from injury, will be rested to rather play against Dragons and Bulls at home later in the month.

- Nicholas Zaal

Twenty-three-year-old Horn, who has a solitary Springbok cap to his name, will feature with Kelly Mpeku who makes his debut tour for the Lions as they play against Challenge Cup pool 2 leaders Montpellier in France this Saturday (kick-off 7.30pm).

This while Ruan Venter, Kade Wolhuter, Morne Brandon and Franco Marais will only feature from next week.

"There are no recurring injuries. Most guys will be ready for those two games (v Dragons and Bulls on 18 and 25 January)," Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys said.

"This is just part of the managing process."