JCPretorius
JC Pretorius plays flanker for Emirates Lions and represents Blitzboks. Career statistics, milestones and a complete match log follow once the historical data pass is complete.
Breakdown battle the key as Lions look to ambush log-leaders Glasgow
The Lions have identified Glasgow's breakdown speed as the key weakness to exploit on Saturday, with Pretorius, Du Plessis, and Mahashe all available to contest the ruck — and a lot more than local pride riding on the result.
Breakdown battle: How the Lions plan to stop Glasgow's tempo machine
The Lions are targeting Glasgow's quick-ruck DNA through their loosie trio of Pretorius, Du Plessis and Mahashe — with the breakdown framed as the tactical hinge of a high-stakes URC clash.
Pretorius signs new Lions deal, set for return against Glasgow
JC Pretorius has signed a new deal with the Lions and is in line to return from a long-term knee injury against Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park on Saturday. Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher confirmed the former Blitzbok flanker has been match-ready for several weeks. Morne van den Berg and Asenathi Ntlabakanye have also been cleared for the URC clash against the log leaders.
Caps, tries, scoring milestones and career moves will render here once the historical data pass is complete. The slot is reserved, not forgotten.