The Lions have included influential captain, Warren Whiteley in their tour squad for the Super Rugby final against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
The No.8 has played just 54 minutes since injuring his shoulder against Ireland in the June internationals and missed the 42‑30 semifinal victory over the Highlanders at the weekend.
His return to the team would be a major boost for coach Johann Ackermann, who values his all‑action style and leadership qualities highly.
Utility back Sylvian Mahuza has also been added to the match 23 while scrumhalf Ross Cronje returns in place of Dillon Smit.
The team left for Wellington today and will be appearing in their first Super Rugby final and were seeking to become the first South African winners of the competition since the Bulls claimed the last of their three titles in 2010.
The Hurricanes will host the Lions at 7.35pm Saturday.
Source: Stuff.co
