Sharks goes 6-2 for coastal clash

The Hollywoodbets Sharks will try to turn the tables on the DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday, as they last recorded a victory against their coastal counterparts in 2021.

The coach selected the strongest available team to face the Stormers.

Springbok players back in the Sharks side are: Ox Nche, Vincent Koch, Siya Kolisi, Jaden Hendrikse, Jordan Hendrikse, Makazole Mapimpi, Andre Esterhuizen, Lukhanyo Am, Aphelele Fassi and Grant Williams. Also included in the team is Scottish international Dylan Richardson.

Players not considered for selection due to injury: Ruan Dreyer, Eben Etzebeth, Fez Mbatha, Bongi Mbonambi (bereavement), Braam Reynecke, Khwezi Mona, Marnus Potgieter & Emile van Heerden

Match officials: Marius van der Westhuizen (Referee), Christopher Allison & Hanru van Rooyen (Assistant referees) and Marius Jonker (TMO).

This must surely be the Sharks best chance of a victory against the Stormers, with a draw being the best Sharks result in the last 7 URC matches played against the Stormers.

Kick-off is scheduled for 17h00.

Hollywoodbets Sharks:

1. Ox Nche, 2. Dylan Richardson, 3. Vincent Koch, 4. Jason Jenkins, 5. Gerbrandt Grobler, 6. James Venter, 7. Vincent Tshituka, 8. Siya Kolisi (C), 9. Jaden Hendrikse, 10. Siya Masuku, 11. Makazole Mapimpi, 12. Andre Esterhuizen, 13. Lukhanyo Am, 14. Ethan Hooker, 15. Aphelele Fassi

Replacements:

16. Ethan Bester, 17. Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18. Trevor Nyakane, 19. Corne Rahl, 20. Phepsi Buthelezi, 21. Emmanuel Tshituka, 22. Grant Williams & 23. Jordan Hendrikse