Springbok stars Mapimpi and Esterhuizen return for Sharks

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Springbok stars Mapimpi and Esterhuizen return for Sharks
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The Sharks enjoy the return of Makazole Mampimpi and Andre Esterhuizen while Grant Williams is now injured.

Makazole Mapimpi has returned following his three-match ban while André Esterhuizen returns from the knee injury he sustained in December.Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi has returned to the fold at the Sharks following his ban, as does Springbok centre André Esterhuizen after a long injury layoff.in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday also includes Vincent Tshituka, who returns from injury, replacing Lappies Labuschagne in the only change to the forwards.

Brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse take on the role of halfback pairing with scrumhalf Williams out of the game. Youngsters Ethan Hooker, 22, and Jurenzo Julius, 20, once again partner up in the midfield with Mapimpi returning to wing, while Esterhuizen will play from the bench after his: Henry Immelman, Yaw Penxe, Jurenzo Julius, Ethan Hooker, Makazole Mapimpi, Jordan Hendrikse, Jaden Hendrikse, Siya Kolisi , Vincent Tshituka, Phepsi Buthelezi, Emile van Heerden, Jason Jenkins, Vincent Koch, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche.

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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