Teams for the Lions

The Sharks will welcome back Jaden Hendrikse, Vincent Koch and Siya Kolisi, but unfortunately there is still no sign of the other big guns such as Andre Esterhuizen, Eben Etzebeth (must be a serious worry for Rassie by now) and Ox Nche.

The Lions scrum also struggled against the Bulls (who has not) but they will still be a staunch test for the Sharks who have under performed in this area of late. Hopefully the Sharks can improve against the Lions in the scrums and on maul defense.

Both teams have some exciting runners than can cut teams to shreds. It will very likely be a high scoring affair on the High veld.

1. Ntuthuko Mchunu
2. Bongi Mbonambi
3. Ruan Dreyer
4. Deon Slabbert
5. Jason Jenkins
6. Tinotenda Mavesere
7. Vincent Tshituka (c)
8. Phepsi Buthelezi
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Siya Masuku
11. Ethan Hooker
12. Lukhanyo Am (vc)
13. Jurenzo Julius 
14. Yaw Penxe
15. Jordan Hendrikse

Replacements

16. Ethan Bester                          
17. Dian Bleuler                           
18. Vincent Koch                          
19. Lappies Labuschagne            
20. Siya Kolisi                              
21. Grant Williams                       
22. Francois Venter                        
23. Eduan Keyter                         

Unavailable due to injury

Andre Esterhuizen

Aphelele Fassi

Bryce Calvert

Diego Appollis

Dylan Richardson

Eben Etzebeth

Emile van Heerden

Fez Mbatha

Gerbrandt Grobler

Hakeem Kunene (suspension)

James Venter

Khwezi Mona

Makazole Mapimpi (suspension)

Manu Tshituka

Marnus Potgieter

Nick Hatton

Ox Nche