Du Preez twins start for Sharks
The Sharks are on a two-match French tour that will also see them face Toulouse net Thursday.
The team, captained by flyhalf Pat Lambie, has a very solid look about it – with a host of Springboks in the starting line-up.
However, the selection of the Du Preez twins will steal the headlines.
"It's a great opportunity for youngsters such as Jean-Luc and Daniel du Preez to get their first start in the Super Rugby squad," Director of Rugby Gary Gold said.
"This weekend's game is a nice opportunity to test ourselves and see how far we've come, with what's been quite a lengthy pre-season.
"We've selected a strong side against what should be a good Toulon team.
"The guys are really excited and I know that we will be a bit rusty in comparison to a Toulon team that are mid-season and have been playing together for a few months, but's that the type of challenge we wanted."
Sharks: 15 Joe Pietersen, 14 Lwazi Mvovo, 13 Paul Jordaan, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Odwa Ndungane, 10 Pat Lambie (captain), 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Jean-Luc du Preez, 6 Francois Kleinhans, 5 Ruan Botha, 4 Etienne Oosthuizen, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Kyle Cooper, 1 Tendai Mtawarira.
Replacements – from: Franco Marais, Juan Schoeman, Lourens Adriaanse, Lubabalo Mtyanda, Dave McDuling, Hyron Andrews, Stefan Ungerer, Michael Claassens, Garth April, Heimar Williams, Johan Deysel, Wandile Mjekevu, Sibusiso Sithole.
Date: Friday, February 5
Venue: Stade Mayol, Toulon, France
Kick-off: 20.30 (21.30 SA time; 19.30 GMT)
Referee: Alexandre Ruiz (France)
