The Hollywoodbets Sharks are back at Hollywoodbets Kings Park for the final two rounds of the Carling Currie Cup competition, hosting the NovaVit Griffons on Saturday at 13:00 (SA Time) in the penultimate pool match.
JP Pietersen who has done a sterling job has returned to his Under 21 duties with their campaign continuing again this week, while head coach John Plumtree takes over the reins for the remainder of the tournament.
Plumtree has brought in some of his players currently in Vodacom United Rugby Championship preseason training, as well as selecting new signings Ruan Dreyer at prop, Emmanuel Tshituka at flank and Jordan Hendrikse at fullback.
Nick Hatton continues in his role as captain, leading the side as he has so well all season. He will call on the experience of players both in the starting lineup and off the bench, certainly the return of wing Makazole Mapimpi from the Springboks is a big boost, as are the likes of young Ethan Hooker, James Venter, Fez Mbatha, Dylan Richardson and Vincent Tshituka.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks XV:
1. Braam Reynecke
2. Fez Mbatha
3. Ruan Dreyer
4. Corne’ Rahl
5. Reniel Hugo
6. James Venter
7. Emmanuel Tshituka
8. Nick Hatton (C)
9. Bradley Davids
10. Lionel Cronje
11. Makazole Mapimpi
12. Francois Venter
13. Ethan Hooker
14. Eduan Keyter
15. Jordan Hendrikse
Replacements
16. Dylan Richardson
17. Dian Bleuler
18. Hanro Jacobs
19. Emile van Heerden
20. Vincent Tshituka
21. Tian Meyer
22. Siya Masuku
23. Litelihle Bester
Players not available for selection due to injury:
- Diego Apollis
- Ethan Bester
- Chris Horak
- Jannes Potgieter
- IG Prinsloo
- Hakeem Kunene
