Hooker and Mapimpi start in Dublin

Seeing as Ethan Hooker, Makazole Mapimpi, Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch were already in the UK with the Boks, Plum has called up some of the Sharks Boks. Siya Masuku is also returning to the bench.

I assume Siya Kolisi, Ox Nche and Eben Etzebeth are all rested, but not sure why Grant Williams is also not available.

These are timely additions to the Sharks facing a full strength Leinster in Dublin. The pack and reserves look pretty decent, but the defense especially in the midfield need some work. Hopefully we will see fewer brain-dead penalties from the Sharks this week. Edwill clearly still is a wing playing fullback – he will be targeted by the likes of Prendergast and co.

1. Simphiwe Matanzima
2. Fez Mbatha
3. Ruan Dreyer
4. Jason Jenkins
5. Marvin Orie
6. Phepsi Buthelezi
7. Emmanuel Tshituka
8. Vincent Tshituka (C)
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Jean Smith
11. Makazole Mapimpi
12. Lukhanyo Am
13. Jurenzo Julius
14. Ethan Hooker
15. Edwill van der Merwe

Replacements

16. Bongi Mbonambi
17. Dian Bleuler
18. Vincent Koch
19. Bathobele Hlekani
20. Nick Hatton
21. Ross Braude
22. Siya Masuku
23. Francois Venter