Bongi and Vincent back for Stormers

The Sharks have lost Eben Etzebeth due to a knee injury, but are welcoming back Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Tshituka on the bench. Plum has selected a fairly strong pack and his most experienced back line.

Siya Masuku will likely make his debut for the Sharks in the second half, with Bradley Davids coming in for Grant Williams.

The Sharks still have a small mathematical chance of squeezing into the top 8, but that will require a absolutely monumental comeback for a team that is really low on confidence. There are still tough games to play against Stormers (H), Lions (A), Ulster (H), Edinburgh (H), Glasgow Warriors (A), Scarlets (A), Beneton (H), Cardiff(H) and Bulls (H).

At this stage I would just be happy if the team can improve week by week so that by the Challenge Cup playoffs the team has a good chance of winning the Cup.

• Ox Nche
• Fez Mbatha
• Hanro Jacobs
• Le Roux Roets
• Gerbrandt Grobler
• James Venter
• Lappies Labuschagne
• Phepsi Buthelezi
• Jaden Hendrikse
• Curwin Bosch
• Makazole Mapimpi
• Francois Venter
• Lukhanyo Am (C)
• Werner Kok
• Aphelele Fassi

Replacements  

16. Bongi Mbonambi
17. Ntuthuko Mchunu
18. Coenie Oosthuizen
19. Hyron Andrews
20. Vincent Tshituka
21. Bradley Davids
22. Siya Masuku
23. Aphiwe Dyantyi