Sharks get double Bok boost for Munster clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has revealed his team to face Munster in their United Rugby Championship final-round clash in Durban on Saturday.
The continuity in team selection remains, with just one change to the starting line-up.
Jeandre Labuschagne comes in to replace Hyron Andrews, who went off with concussion in the last match, in the second row.
There is good news on the injury front.
Springbok Rohan Janse van Rensburg who left the field against Toulouse in the Champions Cup quarterfinal has been passed fit and he comes onto the bench after missing last week’s game against Benetton.
Springbok Aphelele Fassi also returns and he will wear the No.23 jersey on the bench.
The Sharks need a win against Munster to increase their chances of finishing in the top seven to qualify for the Champions Cup.
Sharks: 15 Henry Chamberlain, 14 Werner Kok, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Ben Tapuai, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Siyamthanda Kolisi (captain), 5 Gerbrandt Grobler, 4 Jeandre Labuschagne, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Mbongeni Mbonambi, 1 Retshegofaditswe Nché.
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Carlü Sadie, 19 Reniel Hugo, 20 Phendulani Buthelezi, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 23 Aphelele Fassi.
Date: Saturday, April 22
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 18.15 (17.15 UK & Ireland time; 17.15 GMT)
Referee: Mike Adamson (Scotland)
Assistant referees: Cwengile Jadezweni (South Africa) & Griffin Colby (South Africa)
TMO: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
📢TEAM RELEASE📢
Your starting XV led by @SiyaKolisi tomorrow evening 💪
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— The Sharks (@SharksRugby) April 21, 2023
