Coach Robert du Preez has named an unchanged starting lineup for the Sharks’ clash against the Bulls in Durban on Saturday.
This follows their impressive performance in the heartbreaking 38-37 defeat to the Hurricanes in Wellington last week.
Du Preez has made two rotational changes on the bench, where Akker van der Merwe replaces Franco Marais and Dan du Preez – back from injury – comes in ahead of Hyron Andrews.
Sharks – 15 Curwin Bosch, 14 Sbu Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 André Esterhuizen, 11 Lwazi Mvovo, 10 Robert du Preez, 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Tera Mtembu, 7 Jean-Luc du Preez, 6 Philip van der Walt, 5 Stephan Lewies, 4 Ruan Botha (c), 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Chiliboy Ralepelle, 1 Beast Mtawarira.
Subs: 16 Akker van der Merwe, 17 Juan Schoeman, 18 John-Hubert Meyer, 19 Tyler Paul, 20 Dan du Preez, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Marius Louw, 23 Kobus van Wyk.
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