Sharks welcome back Bok muscle for Zebre
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Siya Kolisi will lead the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship clash against Zebre Parma at Kings Park on Saturday.
Vincent Tshituka returns from injury as he replaces Lappies Labuschagne in the only change amongst the forwards, while brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse take on the role of halfback partnership with scrumhalf Grant Williams out of the game.
There is a welcome return for Makazole Mapimpi on the wing, which means Ethan Hooker and Jurenzo Julius once again partner up in the midfield in the only other changes to the team that defeated the Lions.
Andre Esterhuizen is a notable returnee after injury, and he gets his first run off the bench this week.
The following players are not available for selection due to injury: Aphelele Fassi, Bryce Calvert, Dylan Richardson, Eben Etzebeth, Gerbrandt Grobler, Grant Williams, Jaco Williams, Khwezi Mona, Lukhanyo Am, Marnus Potgieter, Siya Masuku.
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Head-to-Head
Last 5 Meetings
Sharks: 15 Henry Immelman, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Jurenzo Julius, 12 Ethan Hooker, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jordan Hendrikse, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Siya Kolisi (captain), 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Phepsi Buthelezi, 5 Emile van Heerden, 4 Jason Jenkins, 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche.
Replacements: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Corné Rahl, 20 James Venter, 21 Bradley Davids, 22 Francois Venter, 23 Andre Esterhuizen.
Date: Saturday, March 22
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 14.45 (13.45 CET; 12.45 GMT)
Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
Assistant referees: Christopher Allison South Africa), Hanru van Rooyen (South Africa)
TMO: Mike Adamson (Scotland)
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