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One change for DHL WP U21

PUBLISHED: May 17, 2024


There is just one change to the DHL Western Province U21 side to take on Fidelity ADT Lions U21 at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.

The defending champions will be looking to make it three consecutive wins this season when they face the Johannesburg team at 12h30 on Saturday.

Deano Boesak comes in at fullback, with Ethan Isaacs moving to the right wing in place of Ryan Manuel.

There are just two changes to the replacements bench with Esekiel Ngobeni and Alex Vermeulen getting an opportunity to make an impact this week.

DHL Western Province U21 Head Coach Johno van der Walt said that his team are looking forward to the challenge ahead of them at Emirates Airline Park.

“It is a privilege for us to play at a historic stadium like Emirates Airline Park and our team is determined to make the most of the occasion.

“We have had nice continuity in selection so far this season and want to keep building the combinations.

“We know that we will have to be at our best to get the result we need, but it is a challenge that we have all embraced,” he said.

DHL WP U21: 15 Deano Boesak, 14 Ethan Isaacs, 13 Jonathan Roche, 12 Damian Markus, 11 Jared Africa, 10 Compion von Ludwig, 9 Imad Khan, 8 Max du Pisani, 7 Andre Goedhals, 6 Paul de Villiers (captain), 5 Carel van der Merwe, 4 Patrick Kitete, 3 Herman Lubbe, 2 Johan Lombard, 1 Mhleli Kuzwayo.
Replacements: 16 Joshua Eras, 17 Matthew Beckett, 18 Juan Ryan, 19 Xola Nyali, 20 Wandile Mlaba, 21 Ezekial Ngobeni, 22 Alex Vermeulen, 23 Ulrich Wahl.