Former Cheetahs Prop Joins Lions

The Lions have continued their recruitment drive for the 2019 Super Rugby season with the signing of former Cheetahs loosehead prop Danie Mienie.

An astute scrummager, Mienie started his professional career with the Sharks in 2013 before joining the Griquas in 2015.

His performances with the Griquas saw him being included in the Cheetahs Super Rugby squad.

He joined French Top 14 side Toulouse at the end of the 2017 Super Rugby season and went on to make 15 appearances for the side.

The 27-year-old will compensate for the loss of Jacques van Rooyen while also providing healthy competition for the likes of Corne Fourie and Dylan Smith.