Sharks test newbies against Toulon
The Sharks have selected a powerful squad that includes most of their new signings to travel to France to take on Toulon next Thursday.
This match gives the Sharks the opportunity to test the likes of Mouritz Botha, Renaldo Bothma, Paul Perez and Waylon Murray against some of the best players in the world.
There is also room in the squad for team regulars in this competitive pre-season hit-out against the four time French National competition winners and back-to-back European Cup champions in 2013 and 2014.
Gary Gold, the Sharks Director of Rugby, said: "This match will provide us with the ideal opportunity to test combinations as we look to conclude our preparations ahead of the start of the Super Rugby tournament.
“We are expecting a highly competitive match against Toulon and are looking forward to the encounter.”
Sharks traveling squad:
Forwards: Bismarck du Plessis, Dale Chadwick, Etienne Oosthuizen, Kyle Cooper, Lourens Adriaanse, Lubabalo Mtembu, Marcell Coetzee, Marco Wentzel, Matt Stevens, Monde Hadebe, Mouritz Botha, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Renaldo Bothma, Tendai Mtawarira.
Backs: Andre Esterhuizen, Cobus Reinach, Conrad Hoffmann, Fred Zeilinga, Heimar Williams, Lwazi Mvovo, Odwa Ndungane, Patrick Lambie, Paul Perez, Sibusiso Sithole, SP Marais, Waylon Murray.
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