Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will make his run-on debut for the Sharks on Saturday when they host Glasgow Warriors in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban.
Etzebeth is one of two players who have come into the pack for their first appearance for the Sharks, the other being flank Vincent Tshituka.
Jaden Hendrikse is among the returning Springboks, most of whom are on the bench. Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche, Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi are the other returning Springboks.
Hendrikse replaces Grant Williams in one of three changes to the backline. The other changes see Anthony Volmink replace Thaakir Abrahams, while Marnus Potgieter comes in for the suspended Rohan Janse van Rensburg.
Sharks – 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Werner Kok, 13 Marnus Potgieter, 12 Ben Tapuai, 11 Anthony Volmink, 10 Boeta Chamberlain, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Dylan Richardson, 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Thomas du Toit (c), 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 1 Ntuthuko Mchunu.
Subs: 16 Bongi Mbonambi, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Carlu Sadie, 19 Reniel Hugo, 20 Siya Kolisi, 21 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 22 Cameron Wright, 23 Makazole Mapimpi.
The Sharks will come out on top when they meet Glasgow Warriors on Saturday in the @Vodacom #URC, according to @mark_keohane and Zels. pic.twitter.com/15BPJoqnSS
— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) October 14, 2022
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