Ackermann 'rotates' his pride again
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Lions coach Johan Ackermann has again made changes to his team, ahead of the opening match of their four-game Australasia.
Ackermann made two changes - both in key positions - for the encounter with the Blues at the North Harbour Stadium in Albany on Saturday.
In the forwards Corne Fourie will make his first start at loosehead this season, replacing stalwart Schalk van der Merwe - who featured in the loss to the Stormers last week.
In the backline Ross Cronje will start at scrumhalf in place of Francois de Klerk.
Jacques van Rooyen comes onto the bench and De Klerk also drops d…
Ackermann made two changes - both in key positions - for the encounter with the Blues at the North Harbour Stadium in Albany on Saturday.
In the forwards Corne Fourie will make his first start at loosehead this season, replacing stalwart Schalk van der Merwe - who featured in the loss to the Stormers last week.
In the backline Ross Cronje will start at scrumhalf in place of Francois de Klerk.
Jacques van Rooyen comes onto the bench and De Klerk also drops d…
