Pre-season game against the Stormers

The Sharks will play the Stormers in George on Friday night. Hlekani will partner Jason Jenkins at lock with Jaden and Siya running the back line. Lukhanyo Am starts at 13. It is great to see Edwill van der Merwe on the bench but I have a feeling he will be called up to the Boks when they return from New Zealand. Ross Braude recently from the Pumas is a new face for the Sharks on the bench.

Both Corne Rahl and Emile van Heerden picked up injuries during the Currie Cup. I have to assume the continued absence of Jordan Hendrikse and Ethan Bester means they are also out injured.

1. Phatu Ganyane
2. Fez Mbatha
3. Ruan Dreyer
4. Bathobele Hlekani
5. Jason Jenkins
6. Phepsi Buthelezi
7. Manu Tshituka
8. Vincent Tshituka (c)
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Siya Masuku
11. Christie Grobbelaar
12. Francois Venter
13. Lukhanyo Am
14. PK Sobahle
15. Yaw Penxe

Replacements

16. Eduan Swart
17. Dian Bleuler
18. Lee-Marvin Mazibuko
19. Deon Slabbert
20. Tino Mavesere
21. Nick Hatton
22. Ross Braude
23. Edwill van der Merwe
24. Paschal Ekeji
25. Jean Smith
26. Hakeem Kunene
27. Mawande Mdanda
28. Willem van den Hever