Sharks coach John Plumtree says playing Bordeaux Begles at the intimidating Stade Chaban-Delmas will be a “big test” for his team.
Bordeaux are currently top of both the French Top 14 and Pool 1 in the Champions Cup, with convincing wins against Leicester , Ulster and Exeter in the latter.
The Sharks did well to restrict six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse to two tries at Kings Park last weekend, and will need a similar defensive effort to come away with anything from the Bordeaux fixture. Masuku has made just five starts this season as Jordan Hendrickse established himself as the first-choice 10.
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