The Sharks have announced a strong side, nothwithstanding Springbok absences, for their clash against the Bulls.
Springbok prop Ntuthuko Mchunu will start alongside Bongi Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane in the front row for the Sharks. Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images
The Sharks will travel to Loftus for their United Rugby Championship match against the Bulls without several international players.
The Bulls will have to contend with a Springbok front row comprising Ntuthuko Mchunu, Bongi Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane who will have a massive task upfront as they look to tame their front row counterparts. Corne Rahl and Jason Jenkins form the second-row partnership with Tshituka linking up with Tino Mavesere and Phepsi Buthelezi in the back row for theGrant Williams and Siya Masuku form the halfback pairing, taking over from brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse who featured in round one, while Lukhanyo Am partners with Jurenzo Julius in the midfield and Ethan Hooker, Yaw Penxe and Jordan Hendrikse complete the team, comprising the back three.
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