Eben still missing for Zebre

Eben Etzebeth has still not been cleared to play (Lambie situation developing here?), but the Sharks have welcomed back Vincent Tshituka and Makazole Mapimpi in the starting team plus Andre Esterhuizen from the bench. Unfortunately Grant Williams is out injured – so Jaden Hendrikse will start next to his brother with Bradley Davids on the bench.

The Sharks will want to make most of this game against Zebre who even though in 15th position on the log has managed 5 wins this season (even one away against Munster). In order to stay in the top 4 the Sharks have to aim for around 60-65 log points – that means 21-26 log points from the next 6 games. A BP win against Zebre will put them well on the way.

1. Ox Nche
2. Bongi Mbonambi
3. Vincent Koch
4. Jason Jenkins
5. Emile van Heerden
6. Phepsi Buthelezi
7. Vincent Tshituka
8. Siya Kolisi (C)
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Jordan Hendrikse
11. Makazole Mapimpi
12. Ethan Hooker
13. Jurenzo Julius
14. Yaw Penxe
15. Henry Immelman

Replacements

16. Fez Mbatha
17. Ntuthuko Mchunu
18. Hanro Jacobs
19. Corne’ Rahl
20. James Venter
21. Bradley Davids
22. Francois Venter
23. Andre Esterhuizen