Sharks tweak team for Hurricanes showdown
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has revealed his team for their match against the Hurricanes at Kings Park on Saturday.
Du Preez has made just one change to last week’s starting side that defeated the Lions, with Philip van der Walt out with a shoulder niggle and Jacques Vermeulen starting in his place on the flank.
Meanwhile, the Sharks' bench has been bolstered with Thomas du Toit and Tyler Paul returning to the matchday 23.
Craig Burgen has been bracketed with Cullen Collopy for the No.16 jersey.
This will be the Sharks'final home game of the regular as the team will hit the road for the final two rounds against the Jaguares and the Stormers.
The Sharks are second in the South African conference, three points behind the Jaguares.
Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Sibusiso Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Louis Schreuder (captain), 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Jean-Luc du Preez, 6 Jacques Vermeulen, 5 Ruan Botha, 4 Ruben van Heerden, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 1 Mzamo Majola.
Replacements: 16 Craig Burden/Cullen Collopy, 17 Juan Schoeman, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Hyron Andrews, 20 Tyler Paul, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Robert du Preez, 23. Kobus van Wyk.
Date: Saturday, June 1
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 15.05 (13.05 GMT; 01.05 NZ Time Sunday, June 2)
Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)
Assistant referees: AJ Jacobs (South Africa), Divan Uys (South Africa)
TMO: Willie Vos (South Africa)