Bosch and Notshe on the bench for Bulls

Gerbrandt Grobler and Henco Venter start in the pack while Sikhumbuzo Notshe will make a welcome return later in the game. Marius Louw comes in at inside centre while Lukhanyo Am puts the 13 jersey back on. Curwin Bosch replaces Boeta Chaimberlain on the bench.

The Sharks will need to improve all over the park after an indifferent performance against the Stormers. Neil Powell (future defense coach for the Sharks after the current Sevens season) visited the Sharks this week – hopefully he can provide some tips on how to improve the back line defense after the Stormers regularly found gaps to exploit.

1. Ox Nche

2. Bongi Mbonambi

3. Thomas du Toit (v/c)

4. Gerbrandt Grobler

5. Hyron Andrews

6. Siya Kolisi

7. Henco Venter

8. Phepsi Buthelezi

9. Jaden Hendrikse

10. Tito Bonilla

11. Makazole Mapimpi

12. Marius Louw

13. Lukhanyo Am (c)

14. Sbu Nkosi

15. Aphelele Fassi

Replacements

16. Kerron van Vuuren

17. Ntuthuko Mchunu

18. Khutha Mchunu

19. Ruben van Heerden

20. Sikhumbuzo Notshe

21. Grant Williams

22. Curwin Bosch

23. Werner Kok