Sharks rejig backline for top-of-the-table tussle 

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Sharks coach Etienne Fynn has made three backline changes for his side’s top-of-the-table Currie Cup clash with the Free State Cheetahs on Wednesday in Durban.

Ethan Fisher replaces Murray Koster at inside centre following his efforts off the bench in the Sharks’ defeat by the Vodacom Bulls last week, with Jeremy Ward replacing Marnus Potgieter at No 13. Jordan Chait, who was a late replacement for Tito Bonilla when the Argentinian flyhalf was forced out of the game due to food poisoning, comes in at fullback for Inny Radebe, with Bonilla taking his position at No 10.

In good news on the injury front, Dylan Richardson returns to action, having been named among the substitutes.

Sharks – 15 Jordan Chait, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Jeremy Ward, 12 Ethan Fisher, 11 Curwin Gertse, 10 Tito Bonilla, 9 Cameron Wright, 8 Celimpilo Gumede, 7 Thembelani Bholi, 6 James Venter (c), 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Emile van Heerden, 3 Wiehahn Herbst, 2 Fez Mbatha, 1 Dian Bleuler.
Subs: 16 Dan Jooste, 17 Braam Reyneke, 18 Lourens Adriaanse, 19 Jeandre Labuschagne, 20 Dylan Richardson, 21 OJ Noa, 22 Sanele Nohamba, 23 Lloyd Koster.

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