Hlekani at 7 in Kimberley

JPP has picked Bathobele Hlekani (back from training with the Boks) to start against the Griquas in Kimberley. Unfortunately he will be moving to the Lions when his contract expires in December. Matt Romao (who really impressed last week) moves to the open side flank, while Deon Slabbert replaces Corne Rahl. Ceano Everson will join Vusi Moyo while we have two new wings this week – Paschal Ekeji and Christie Grobbelaar. I am really happy to see Jaco Williams retained at full back.

1. Phatu Ganyane
2. Bryce Calvert
3. Lee-Marvin Mazibuko
4. Gideon Koegelenberg
5. Deon Slabbert
6. Matt Romao
7. Bathobele Hlekani
8. Nicholas Hatton (C)
9. Ceano Everson
10. Vusi Moyo
11. Paschal Ekeji
12. Marnus Potgieter
13. Diego Apollis
14. Christie Grobbelaar
15. Jaco Williams

Replacements

16. Willem van den Hever
17. Simphiwe Ngobese
18. Phiwayinkosi Kubheka
19. Coetzee Le Roux
20. Jannes Potgieter
21. Tiaan Fourie
22. Jean Smith
23. Hakeem Kunene