Sharks reveal new midfield combo for Scarlets clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has revealed his team for their rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Six clash against Scarlets in Durban on Friday.
There are three changes to the starting XV that beat Benetton in Italy.
Jeremy Ward comes in for Lukhanyo Am at outside centre and although losing the captain is a big blow, it is offset by the leadership role handed to Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi.
The other two changes are in the pack.
Reniel Hugo replaces Ruben van Heerden in the second row and No.8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe and Phepsi Buthelezi switch positions this week.
Scrumhalf Grant Williams has been included on the bench.
Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Sibusiso Nkosi, 13 Jeremy Ward, 12 Marius Louw, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Henco Venter, 6 Siyamthanda Kolisi (captain), 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Gerbrandt Grobler, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Mbongeni Mbonambi, 1 Retshegofaditswe Nché.
Replacements: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Khutha Mchunu, 19 Le Roux Roets, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Joaquín Díaz Bonilla, 23 Werner Kok.
Date: Friday, March 11
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 19.10 (17.10 UK & Ireland time; 17.10 GMT)
Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Assistant referees: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa), Morne Ferreira (South Africa)
TMO: Adam Jones (Wales)
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Just 3️⃣ changes to Friday’s team to take on the Scarlets!
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