The Sharks opted for a Springbok-laden starting XV for their New Year’s Eve derby against the Bulls in their United Rugby Championship (URC) fixture at Kings Park on Saturday.
The Sharks look forward to 2022 against Jake White’s Bulls in Durban following last week’s 37-10 win over the Lions.
Neil Powell’s side are enjoying good form, having won their last four games in the URC and the Champions Cup. Meanwhile, the Bulls came up short 37-27 against the Stormers in Cape Town last week.
The Sharks will go into Saturday’s game with a lot of momentum and confidence, knowing they have the team and the ability to deliver performances that get results.
The Durban franchise sees the return of some of the team’s big names as they tried to manage the workload of various Springboks over the festive season.
Changes from last week’s squad see Ox Nche and Bongi Mbonambi once again partner Thomas du Toit in a Springbok front row, while Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi return to start the game.
Kolisi will once again lead the side, while Henco Venter and Sikhumbuzo Notshe complete the back line.
Marnus Potgieter replaces the injured Werner Kok, this being the only change from last week’s baseline.
The game on Saturday is at 4:45 p.m.
Teams:
sharks
15 Boeta Chamberlain, 14 Marnus Potgieter, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Henco Venter, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Gerbrandt Grobler, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche
Substitutes: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Carlu Sadie, 19 Hyron Andrews, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Jaden Hendrikse, 22 Lionel Cronje, 23 Yaw Penxe
Bulls
to be confirmed
