Nonu against the All Blacks

Coach JPP has selected new signing All Black legend Ma’a Nonu to play from the bench against the All Blacks on Tuesday night. Vusi Moyo will run the show from 10 next to Murray Koster (back from Japan). I was under the impression Jaco Williams was released in order to play in this match but still great for Litelihle Bester to get this opportunity.

What is a bit worrying is that both Hendrikse brothers are missing again. At least new scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl will get a chance to show where he is at nowadays from the bench.

The Stormers managed to stay in the game for 60 minutes – with the All Blacks only pulling away in the last quarter. Hopefully the Sharks team can also be competitive.

1. Nemo Roelofse
2. Eduan Swart
3. Vincent Koch
4. Hendre Stassen
5. Emile van Heerden
6. Phepsi Buthelezi
7. Manu Tshituka
8. Nick Hatton (Captain)
9. Bradley Davids
10. Vusi Moyo
11. Litelihle Bester
12. Murray Koster
13. Jurenzo Julius
14. Donovan Don
15. Zekhethelo Siyaya

Replacements

16. Liam van Wyk
17. Rambo Kubekha
18. Simphiwe Ngobese
19. Vincent Tshituka
20. Matt Romao
21. Ivan van Zyl
22. Luan Giliomee
23. Ma’a Nonu