Siya Kolisi returns to Vodacom URC motion this week, main a Springbok-laden Sharks outfit in opposition to the DHL Stormers at Kings Park on Saturday.
The World Cup-winning captain headlines a powerful Sharks lineup that includes 9 Boks lately concerned in South Africa’s UK tour. Kolisi will kind a potent again row with openside flanker James Venter and Vincent Tshituka.
The entrance row sees loosehead prop Ox Nche pack down alongside fellow World Cup winner Vincent Koch and Scotland worldwide Dylan Richardson.
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Within the backline, Bok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse companions flyhalf Siya Masuku, whereas veteran Bok speedster Makazole Mapimpi begins on the left wing.
Midfield can be anchored by Boks Andre Esterhuizen and Lukhanyo Am, with in-form fullback Aphelele Fassi finishing the backline menace.
Jaden’s brother Jordan Hendrikse, who lately scored for the Boks in opposition to Wales, is poised to characteristic off the bench alongside Ntuthuko Mchunu, Trevor Nyakane, Phepsi Buthelezi, and Grant Williams. Notable absentees embrace Bongi Mbonambi and Eben Etzebeth.
Sharks – 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Ethan Hooker, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Siya Masuku, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Siya Kolisi (c), 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 James Venter, 5 Gerbrandt Grobler, 4 Jason Jenkins, 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Dylan Richardson, 1 Ox Nche.
Subs: 16 Ethan Bester, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Trevor Nyakane, 19 Corne Rahl, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Emmanuel Tshituka, 22 Grant Williams, 23 Jordan Hendrikse.
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