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Kolisi gets new role for Munster clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree has revealed his team to face Munster in Saturday’s United Rugby Championship Round Six clash in Durban.

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Plumtree has rejigged his loose forward trio for the match with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi Shifting to No.8.

James Venter comes into the starting line-up at flank and he is joined by Vincent Tshituka, with Emmanuel Tshituka dropping out.

Phepsi Buthelezi will play off the bench this week.

There is just one change to the starting backline that duty against Glasgow Warriors last weekend.

That comes in the form of Grant Williams replacing Jaden Hendrikse at scrumhalf.

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Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Eduan Keyter, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jordan Hendrikse, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Siya Kolisi, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 James Venter, 5 Emile van Heerden, 4 Eben Etzebeth (captain), 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche.
Replacements: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Ruan Dreyer, 19 Jason Jenkins, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Jaden Hendrikse, 22 Siya Masuku, 23 Francois Venter.

Date: Saturday, October 26
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 16.00 (15.00 UK & Ireland time; 14.00 GMT)
Referee: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
Assistant referees: AJ Jacobs (South Africa), Stephan Geldenhuys (South Africa)
TMO: Mike Adamson (Scotland)

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