New back row against Dragons

Sean Everitt has made 4 changes in the pack (likely to rest some players) but only 2 in the misfiring Sharks back line. Le Roux Roets, James Venter, Jeandre Labushagne and Phepsi Buthelezi will all start in the forwards while Jaden Hendrikse and Jeremy Ward will start in 9 and 12 respectively.

This will be a must win match for the Sharks before they face the Lions (suddenly no easy beats), Leinster (top of the log) and Connacht at home before finishing away against Ulster (second on the log). The Sharks dominated Edinburgh in almost every aspect of the game except on the score board. Regardless of the poor weather Edinburgh took every chance they got while the Sharks just could not capitalize whenever they got into Edinburgh’s 22.

1. Ox Nche

2. Bongi Mbonambi

3. Thomas du Toit (c)

4. Le Roux Roets

5. Gerbrandt Grobler

6. James Venter

7. Jeandre Labushagne

8. Phepsi Buthelezi

9. Jaden Hendrikse

10. Curwin Bosch

11. Makazole Mapimpi

12. Jeremy Ward

13. Ben Tapuai

14. Werner Kok

15. Anthony Volmink

Replacements

16. Kerron van Vuuren

17. Ntuthuko Mchunu

18. Khutha Mchunu

19. Reniel Hugo

20. Sikhumbuzo Notshe

21. Siya Kolisi

22. Grant Williams

23. Boeta Chamberlain