Despite key Springbok absentees and a substantial injury list, the Sharks boast a formidable squad for their United Rugby Championship derby against the Bulls. The team features a Springbok front row and welcomes the exciting Jurenzo Julius to the starting lineup at center.
Vincent Tshituka will captain a Sharks team bereft of leading Springboks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday but the Durban team is formidable nevertheless.
The unavailability of key Boks and the Sharks’ hefty injury list are well documented but they can still put out a Springbok front row against the Bulls.They will start with Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi and Ntuthuko Mchunu while former Bok Ruan Dreyer is on the bench. Mbonambi is a current Bok that is not being rested because he has missed a lot of rugby through injury.Interestingly, Am moves to 12 from his customary 13 to allow the exciting Jurenzo “The Boogieman” Julius to start in that position.
Jurenzo Julius will start No 13 for the Sharks against Bulls in the United Rugby Championship derby at Loftus on Saturday. BackpagePix The experienced Am has played inside centre before and is comfortable there while Julius has been excellent on attack out wide.Besides the dangerous centres, there are threats in Ethan Hooker , Yaw Penxe and fullback Jordan Hendrikse.15 Jordan Hendrikse 14 Yaw Penxe 13 Jurenzo Julius 12 Lukhanyo Am 11 Ethan Hooker 10 Siya Masuku 9 Grant Williams 8 Phespi Buthelezi 7 Vincent Tshituka 6 Tino Mavesere 5 Jason Jenkins 4 Corne Rahl 3 Trevor Nyakane 2 Bongi Mbonambi 1 Ntuthuko Mchunu.
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