Minimal changes for Sharks' Belfast challenge

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks made only two changes for their clash against Ulster at Ravenhill Stadium on Saturday evening in Round 16 of the United Rugby Championship.

Head coach John Plumtree has largely stuck with the same team that defeated Edinburgh last week.

Jason Jenkins replaces the injured Emile van Heerden at lock, with James Venter starting for Phepsi Buthelezi as the two loose forwards swap jerseys for this match.

Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Ethan Hooker, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jordan Hendrikse, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Siya Kolisi, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 James Venter, 5 Jason Jenkins, 4 Eben Etzebeth (captain), 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche.
Replacements: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Manu Tshituka, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Bradley Davids, 22 Siya Masuku, 23 Jurenzo Julius.

Date: Saturday, April 26
Venue: Ravenhill Stadium, Belfast
Kick-off: 9.35 (20.35 SA time; 18.35 GMT)
Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales)
Assistant referees: Padraic Reidy (Ireland), Paul Haycock (Ireland)
TMO: Keith David (Wales)