Sharks get Bosch back

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks are aiming to get back to winning ways with the return of Curwin Bosch this week for their clash against the Melbourne Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday.

Bosch missed his team’s 22-38 defeat to the Hurricanes in Wellington after being granted personal leave because of a family bereavement

Boeta Chamberlain took over the flyhalf duties for the Hurricanes match but he left the field after 20 minutes due to injury. Replacement scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba was forced to play in the No.10 role for the rest of the match.

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Chamberlain, star wing Makazole Mapimpi and prop Thomas du Toit are the injury concerns in the squad.

“We’re very disappointed with the result of the match,” said head coach Sean Everitt after the game.

“We’re not looking for excuses, obviously there were interruptions with regards to injury

“Thomas du Toit pulled out before the game and then Boeta Chamberlain and Makazole Mapimpi both going down early as well.”

Everitt added: “Unfortunately both Boeta and Makazole are struggling with concussion and we’ll have to check their concussion protocols to see where they stand.”

With Chamberlain doubtful, Bosch’s return brings some comfort to the Sharks’ coaching team.

“Curwin Bosch will also be back with the team and that’s a boost for the team. In saying that, Sanele Nohamba playing at flyhalf for the first time at Super Rugby level did a magnificent job,” said Everitt.

Source: @TheSharksZA

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