Siya steers Bok-powered Sharks

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Siya Kolisi will lead a Sharks XV bolstered by several Springboks, including Eben Etzebeth and Ox Nche, when the Durbanites host the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Following last week’s emphatic 37-10 victory over the Lions, Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell has recalled his heavy hitters, Nche and Bongi Mbonambi back to partner Thomas du Toit in an all-Springbok front row, while Etzebeth and Kolisi return to start against the Bulls.

Nche missed the Sharks’ recent wins over Bordeaux and Lions due to suspension, with Etzebeth and Mbonambi rested.

In other changes to the pack, Henco Venter and Sikhumbuzo Notshe complete a rejigged back row.

Meanwhile, right wing Marnus Potgieter is in for the injured Werner Kok, as the only change in the backline as Powell looks to maintain continuity.

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