Sharks tweak matchday squad for Lions clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has revealed his team for their Rainbow Cup SA Round Two clash against the Lions in Durban on Saturday.
Everitt has named an unchanged starting XV for the clash at Kings Park. However, there are two changes to the bench.
Le Roux Roets replaces JJ van Mescht on the bench, while Jaden Hendrikse has recovered from his niggle and has been named as the reserve scrumhalf.
The Sharks opened their Rainbow Cup campaign with a 33-30 victory over the Stormers in Cape Town in Round One.
Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Sibusiso Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am (captain), 12 Jeremy Ward, 11 Yaw Penxe, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Henco Venter, 6 Siya Kolisi, 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Ruben van Heerden, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Fez Mbatha, 1 Ox Nche.
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Wiehahn Herbst, 19 Le Roux Roets, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Jaden Hendrikse, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Werner Kok.
Date: Saturday, May 8
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 16.00 (14.00 GMT)
Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen
Assistant Referees: Adriaan Jacobs, Rasta Rashivenge
TMO: Egon Seconds