Phepsi at 6

Ox, Vincent (both from the bench) and Eben will all strengthen the pack for the Sharks this Saturday. I am not a fan of Phepsi at openside – not sure if James Venter is out injured. George Cronje gets another start at 8 and need to start showing the form that made the Sharks buying him from Free State.

Young Ethan Hooker starts at 12 next to Siya Masuku and Lukhanyo Am, while Eduan Keyter needs to continue to emulate the work rate of Werner Kok.

If Jaden Hendrikse is not too rusty that pack should provide the backs with much better front foot ball. We can only live in hope. After just giving up against the Lions the Sharks need to come back with a serious performance.

1. Ntuthuko Mchunu
2. Bongi Mbonambi
3. Hanro Jacobs
4. Eben Etzebeth
5. Gerbrandt Grobler
6. Phepsi Buthelezi
7. Vincent Tshituka
8. George Cronje
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Siya Masuku
11. Makazole Mapimpi
12. Ethan Hooker
13. Lukhanyo Am (C)
14. Eduan Keyter
15. Aphelele Fassi

Replacements            

16. Kerron van Vuuren
17. Ox Nche
18. Vincent Koch
19. Corne Rahl
20. Jeandre Labuschagne
21. Cameron Wright
22. Curwin Bosch
23. Francois Venter