Kolisi starts against the Lions

Siya Kolisi and Henco Venter will regain their jerseys for the match against the Lions while Reniel Hugo starts in the 5 lock position and Le Roux Roets moves back to the bench. No changes have been made to the backline.

The Sharks will do well not to underestimate the Lions who have recently managed to put away top 5 teams Munster and Edinburgh.

1. Ox Nche

2. Bongi Mbonambi

3. Thomas du Toit (c)

4. Gerbrandt Grobler

5. Reniel Hugo

6. Siya Kolisi (v/c)

7. Henco Venter

8. Phepsi Buthelezi

9. Jaden Hendrikse

10. Curwin Bosch

11. Makazole Mapimpi

12. Marius Louw

13. Ben Tapuai

14. Werner Kok

15. Anthony Volmink

Replacements

16. Kerron van Vuuren

17. Ntuthuko Mchunu

18. Khutha Mchunu

19. Le Roux Roets

20. Jeandre Labushagne

21. Sikhumbuzo Notshe

22. Grant Williams

23. Boeta Chamberlain