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Esterhuizen back in Sharks' midfield

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Thursday 29 Mar 2018

Philip van der Walt, who flew over to replace the injured Wian Vosloo, has come in for the suspended Jacques Vermeulen in the back row

Centre Andre Esterhuizen returns to the midfield after missing last week's match. He replaces Marius Louw, who drops down to the bench. 

Tyler Paul replaces Wian Vosloo amongst the replacements is the final change to the matchday 23.

Sharks: 15 Curwin Bosch, 14 Sibusiso Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Lwazi Mvovo, 10 Robert du Preez, 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Lubabalo Mtembu, 7 Jean-Luc du Preez, 6 Philip van der Walt, 5 Stephan Lewies, 4 Ruan Botha (captain), 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Armand van der Merwe, 1 Tendai Mtawarira.            

Replacements: 16 Franco Marais, 17 Juan Schoeman, 18 John-Hubert Meyer, 19 Hyron Andrews, 20 Tyler Paul, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Marius Louw, 23 Jacobus van Wyk.

Date: Saturday, March 31

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

Kick-off: 19.35 (08.35 SA time; 06.35 GMT)

Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)

Assistant referees: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand), Angus Mabey (New Zealand)

TMO: Ben Skeen (New Zealand)

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