Continuity for Scarlets
Plum should thank Rassie, because all the Boks will still be available for the Sharks this weekend before departing to the UK. Hopefully the players will show a bit more cohesion.
A few minor changes have been made to the starting team with Phepsi dropping to the bench and Manu Tshituka starting. Mapimpi has copped a 5 week ban for his tip tackle – so Edwill takes his jersey with Jordan Hendrikse moving to full back. Jurenzo Julius drops to the bench and Lukhanyo Am starts in his spot.
Eben has been appointed captain for this team. Kolisi and Etzebeth ran the show last week in any case – even though Vincent was the captain.
With this team nothing less than a 4 try bonus point will be acceptable against the struggling Scarlets.
- Ox Nche
- Bongi Mbonambi
- Vincent Koch
- Eben Etzebeth (c)
- Marvin Orie
- Siya Kolisi
- Vincent Tshituka
- Emmanuel Tshituka
- Grant Williams
- Siya Masuku
- Edwill van der Merwe
- Andre Esterhuizen
- Lukhanyo Am
- Ethan Hooker
- Jordan Hendrikse
Replacements
- Fez Mbatha
- Cameron Dawson
- Lee-Marvin Mazibuko
- JJ Scheepers
- Phepsi Buthelezi*
- Jaden Hendrikse
- Jean Smith
- Jurenzo Julius