Eastern Province head coach Peter de Villiers has announced his squad to travel to Pretoria for their first match in the Preparation Challenge.
Former Sharks flyhalf Inny Radebe will captain the EP Elephants in Sunday’s clash against the Vodacom Bulls.
The team announced is mainly made up of "unknown" players with CJ Velleman the most recognisable of all. Velleman returns after a short stint at Griquas in 2020.
Eastern Province: 15. Riaan Arendse, 14. Josiah Twum-Boafo, 13. Christopher Hollis, 12. Sherwin Slater, 11. Qeutyne Oerson, 10. Inny Radebe (c), 9. Luvo Claasen, 8. Luigi van Jaarsveld, 7. Anele Lungisa, 6. Cyril-John Velleman, 5. Mncedisi Diwengu 4. Athenkosi Manenze, 3. Lupumlo Mguca, 2. Robin Stevens, 1. Lyle Lombard. Replacements: 16. Sithembiso Befile, 17. Siyakubonga Nzuzo, 18. Emile Klassen, 19. Ronald Sheckle, 20. Arnold Kleyne, 21. Diego Williams, 22. Josh Allderman, 23. Keanu Vers.
