Scarlets on a Friday night

The bad news over the last week or so is that Lukhanyo Am will be off chasing Yen in Japan with immediate effect. Fortunately he should be back in about two months time. Siya Kolisi has been named captain in his absence.

Jeremy Ward comes in for Am, Reniel Hugo replaces hard working Ruben van Heerden and Sikhumbuzo Notshe swaps places with Phepsi Buthelezi. Grant Williams is back on the bench after serving out his suspension.

The Scarlets are 4 points behind the Sharks on the URC table, but have a game in hand. It will be crucial for the Sharks to win this game at home. Hopefully we can see some more ideas and synergy with ball in hand this week.

1. Ox Nche

2. Bongi Mbonambi

3. Thomas du Toit (v/c)

4. Gerbrandt Grobler

5. Reniel Hugo

6. Siya Kolisi (c)

7. Henco Venter

8. Sikhumbuzo Notshe

9. Jaden Hendrikse

10. Curwin Bosch

11. Makazole Mapimpi

12. Marius Louw

13. Jeremy Ward

14. Sbu Nkosi

15. Aphelele Fassi

Replacements

16. Kerron van Vuuren

17. Ntuthuko Mchunu

18. Khutha Mchunu

19. Le Roux Roets

20. Phepsi Buthelezi

21. Grant Williams

22. Tito Bonilla

23. Werner Kok