Sharks shift Joe for WP clash
Just two points separate the two teams on the log, both with three wins apiece. For the team that enjoys victory in this massive derby, third place on the log is the carrot that dangles tantalisingly.Both sides come into this match off the back of a win last weekend – the Cell C Sharks over the Pumas and Province over Griquas – but both sides are looking for big performances on Saturday.
Head coach Gary Gold is without the services of Lourens Adriaanse (Labral tear - right shoulder), Khaya Majola (Meniscus), Jean Deysel (Tricep muscle strain), Daniel du Preez (Knee), JC Astle (Chest injury) and SP Marais (Knee and ankle injury) but has named a line-up almost unchanged from the Pumas clash.
After missing last week’s match, Odwa Ndungane returns to fitness and has been selected at fullback with Joe Pietersen shifted closer to the action at flyhalf. The only other changes see Jean-Luc du Preez in for injured twin Daniel and Thomas du Toit starting in the front row this week.
This year the Kwazulu-Natal Rugby Union celebrates its 125 year anniversary. In celebration of this proud milestone, the Cell C Sharks will be playing in a special commemorative jersey, the design of which, will have a striking resemblance to the first ever Currie Cup jersey that Natal played in.
The Cell C Sharks
15. Odwa Ndungane
14. Wandile Mjekevu
13. Paul Jordaan
12. Andre Esterhuizen
11. S’bura Sithole
10. Joe Pietersen
9. Cobus Reinach
8. Philip van der Walt
7. Jean-Luc du Preez
6. Francois Kleinhans
5. Marco Wentzel (Captain)
4. Etienne Oosthuizen
3. Gerhard Engelbrecht
2. Monde Hadebe
1. Thomas du Toit
Replacements
16. Franco Marais
17. Dale Chadwick
18. Dave McDuling
19. Christiaan de Bruin
20. Michael Claassens
21. Heimar Williams
22. Garth April
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