8 October 2026
After back-to-back home victories at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in the opening fortnight of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, the Hollywoodbets Sharks face off against the DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium in their first away game of the tournament.
Head Coach JP Pietersen has made several positional and rotational changes to his side for the derby clash against the DHL Stormers, reflecting a grounded respect for the challenge ahead while remaining firmly focused on the team’s ambition.
Following their exploits off the bench in last week’s victory over Leinster, Pietersen has named Ox Nche, Eben Etzebeth and Ethan Hooker in his starting line-up for this Saturday’s match.
Hollywoodbets Sharks
1. Ox Nche
2. Eduan Swart
3. Thomas du Toit
4. Eben Etzebeth
5. Darrien Landsberg
6. Matt Romao
7. Manu Tshituka
8. Phepsi Buthelezi
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Vusi Moyo
11. Ethan Hooker
12. Andre Esterhuizen (C)
13. Jurenzo Julius
14. Edwill van der Merwe
15. Zekhethelo Siyaya
Replacements
16. Esethu Mnebelele
17. Cameron Dawson
18. Vincent Koch
19. Jason Jenkins
20. Stephan Lewies
21. Nick Hatton
22. Ivan van Zyl
23. Gianni Lombard
The following Hollywoodbets Sharks players are currently not available for selection:
Bongi Mbonambi, Fez Mbatha, Jannes Potgieter, Jordan Hendrikse, Makazole Mapimpi, PK Sobahle, Simphiwe Matanzima, Trevor Nyakane, Vincent Tshituka, Yaw Penxe