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The Sharks have named a robust, largely unchanged facet to tackle Ulster in Belfast on Saturday night time as they give the impression of being to spherical off their abroad leg of the United Rugby Championship with back-to-back wins.
Head coach John Plumtree has made simply two modifications to the XV that overcame Edinburgh final week. Jason Jenkins is available in at lock for the injured Emile van Heerden, whereas James Venter swaps in for Phepsi Buthelezi on the flank.
The beginning pack options 4 Springboks, together with captain Eben Etzebeth, with an extra two on the bench. Siya Kolisi continues at No.8 and Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch retain their beginning roles within the entrance row.
Within the backline, there’s no change. Jaden Hendrikse and Jordan Hendrikse proceed within the halves, with Andre Esterhuizen and Lukhanyo Am forming a formidable midfield mixture. Makazole Mapimpi begins on the left wing, and Aphelele Fassi stays at fullback.
Andre Esterhuizen, talking from the squad’s base in Belfast, stated the group is targeted and in good spirits forward of a recreation they count on to be extremely charged.
“We’ve had a superb tour thus far, however we all know now we have an enormous, large recreation towards Ulster,” stated the hulking centre. “They’ll be amped. It’s their final residence recreation and some of their guys are bowing out.”
The Sharks at the moment sit simply exterior the playoff spots and might be aiming to return residence with momentum forward of two last residence video games at Kings Park.
Hollywoodbets Sharks
1. Ox Nche
2. Bongi Mbonambi
3. Vincent Koch
4. Eben Etzebeth (c)
5. Jason Jenkins
6. James Venter
7. Vincent Tshituka
8. Siya Kolisi
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Jordan Hendrikse
11. Makazole Mapimpi
12. Andre Esterhuizen
13. Lukhanyo Am
14. Ethan Hooker
15. Aphelele Fassi
REPLACEMENTS:
16. Fez Mbatha
17. Ntuthuko Mchunu
18. Hanro Jacobs
19. Manu Tshituka
20. Phepsi Buthelezi
21. Bradley Davids
22. Siya Masuku
23. Jurenzo Julius
