Big change at fullback for Sharks
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has made just two changes to the team that defeated Free State in Bloemfontein last weekend for their upcoming clash against the Pumas.
Both those changes are rotational for the clash at Kings Park on Friday.
After an impressive debut off the bench last week, Luke Stringer has been handed a start in only his second Currie Cup match for the Sharks, swapping places with Wian Vosloo who plays off the bench.
Similarly, the exciting young Aphelele Fassi also gets a first start, at fullback, with Curwin Bosch slotting in amongst the replacements to make an impact later in the game.
There is further good news as Akker van der Merwe returns to the side (named on the bench) after missing the opening two rounds.
Tighthead prop John-Hubert Meyer, part of a dominant scrum last weekend, explains in the lead-up to this match against the Pumas that giving due credit and respect to the opposition is critical of this team is to achieve their aims.
Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Kobus van Wyk, 13 Jeremy Ward, 12 Marius Louw, 11 Lwazi Mvovo, 10 Robert du Preez, 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Tyler Paul, 6 Luke Stringer, 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Gideon Koegelenberg, 3 John-Hubert Meyer, 2 Chiliboy Ralepelle (captain), 1 Juan Schoeman.
Replacements: 16 Akker van der Merwe, 17 Khutha Mchunu, 18 Andrew Evans, 19 Wian Vosloo, 20 Cameron Wright, 21 Johan Deysel, 22 Curwin Bosch.
Date: Friday, September 7
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 19.00 (17.00 GMT)
Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni
Assistant referees: Archie Sehlako, Graciano Pienaar
TMO: Christie du Preez
