Jaco Kriel returns to Super Rugby

Following stints with the Kubota Spears and Gloucester Rugby, Jaco Kriel has re-joined the Lions on a three-year deal.

There's no place like home 🦁❤#LionsPride pic.twitter.com/XrT53OiO4j

— Emirates Lions (@LionsRugbyCo) February 3, 2020

The Springboks flank was on the Lions' books between 2010 and 2018, before joining Gloucester at the end of the 2018 Super Rugby season.

His time at Kingsholm was limited to just 16 appearances due to injuries and he will hope to re-ignite his career in Johannesburg.

Jaco Kriel's Premiership stats 📊

1⃣6⃣ Games
1⃣4⃣8⃣ Tackles
1⃣8⃣ Missed tackles
1⃣3⃣ Turnovers won
9⃣5⃣ Carries
3⃣6⃣0⃣ Running metres
3⃣7⃣ Defenders beaten
1⃣3⃣ Clean breaks#SaffasAbroad #HomeComing pic.twitter.com/yBOBUkG5b2

— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) February 3, 2020

The 30-year-old was a star performer during his time at the Lions, making three consecutive Super Rugby finals between 2016 and 2018.

He also played 11 Tests for the Springboks following his debut off the bench in South Africa's 19-13 victory over Ireland in 2016.