Africa-Press – South-Africa. Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch has been handed the captain’s armband for Saturday’s URC coastal derby against the Stormers in Cape Town.
Director of rugby Neil Powell has made several changes to his team after last weekend’s 31-24 defeat to Ulster in Durban.
The Sharks front row is completely re-jigged, with Dian Bleuler coming in for Ntuthuko Mchunu and Fez Mbatha and Hanro Jacobs taking over from Dan Jooste and Carlu Sadie respectively.
In the second row, Reniel Hugo makes way for Emile van Heerden, with Henco Venter replacing Dylan Richardson and Sikhumbuzo Notshe starting at No 8 in place of last week’s skipper, Phepsi Buthelezi.
Powell also made two changes in the backline, welcoming back a fit-again Aphelele Fassi. The Springbok back starts on the wing in place of Thaakir Abrahams as Boeta Chamberlain is retained at fullback.
Marnus Potgieter has been moved to outside centre, where he will partner Rohan Janse van Rensburg. Francois Venter misses out.
The Stormers are second on the URC standings on 54 points, 12 points behind leaders Leinster. The Sharks are seventh on 40 points.
Saturday’s clash kicks off at 14:30.
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