Siya Kolisi has been picked at No 8 for the match against the Stormers, a position he has played earlier in the season for the Durban side.
FILE - Siya Kolisi will lead the Sharks against the Stormers following an injury to Eben Etzebeth . Picture: Phill Magakoe / AFPMost of the Sharks ’ Springboks have been included in the side, just a week after their final November Tour match against Wales.
Props Ox Nche and Vincent Koch, Scottish international Dylan Richardson, Kolisi, brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse, wing Makazole Mapimpi, outside backs Lukhanyo Am, Aphelele Fassi and scrumhalf Grant Williams are all part of the matchday squad. The Sharks are also losing very little in Etzebeth’s absence after lock Jason Jenkins, who is also a capped Springbok, was included at No 4 for the match.“This weekend is huge for us, we’ve spoken as a squad about making Kings Park a special place where it’s tough for teams to play and come and win,” Jenkings said.
The Sharks, on the other hand, have won their last two matches following a shock loss away to Benetton on Italy.
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