at’s really rewarding for us is that the boys are believing in themselves and believing in our game model,” Plumtree said. Sharks starting XV: 15 Jordan Hendrikse, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Jurenzo Julius, 12 Lukhanyo Am, 11 Ethan Hooker, 10 Siya Masuku, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Phespi Buthelezi, 7 Vincent Tshituka (capt), 6 Tino Mavesere, 5 Jason Jenkins, 4 Deon Slabberet, 3 Ruan Dreyer, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ntuthuko Mchunu; Replacements: 16 Ethan Bester, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Lappies Labuschagne, 20 Siya Kolisi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Francois Venter, 23 Eduan Keyter18:T457,

The two changes from the side that beat the Bulls are in the tight five where injured Trevor Nyakane is replaced by another former Bok in Ruan Dreyer while Deon Slabbert comes in for Corne Rahl at lock, with Vincent Tshituka continuing as captain.

The Sharks are up to fourth on the United Rugby Championship points table after bonus point wins over Cardiff (in Wales) and the Bulls (in Pretoria) in their last two matches, despite the injury woes they have suffered.

“What’s really rewarding for us is that the boys are believing in themselves and believing in our game model,” Plumtree said.

Sharks starting XV: 15 Jordan Hendrikse, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Jurenzo Julius, 12 Lukhanyo Am, 11 Ethan Hooker, 10 Siya Masuku, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Phespi Buthelezi, 7 Vincent Tshituka (capt), 6 Tino Mavesere, 5 Jason Jenkins, 4 Deon Slabberet, 3 Ruan Dreyer, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ntuthuko Mchunu; Replacements: 16 Ethan Bester, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Lappies Labuschagne, 20 Siya Kolisi, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Francois Venter, 23 Eduan Keyter

19:T41f,The two changes from the side that beat the Bulls are in the tight five where injured Trevor Nyakane is replaced by another former Bok in Ruan Dreyer while Deon Slabbert comes in for Corne Rahl at lock, with Vincent Tshituka continuing as captain. The Sharks are up to fourth on the United Rugby Championship points table after bonus point

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