22 October 2026
The Hollywoodbets Sharks are back in Vodacom United Rugby Championship action this weekend with a fourth-round clash against Cardiff in Wales on Friday at 20:45 SAST.
Head coach JP Pietersen has brought three of his Springboks back into the starting XV following their mandatory rest last week, Andre Esterhuizen returning as captain with Ethan Hooker and Edwill van der Merwe named on the wings, and front rowers Ox Nche and Thomas du Toit named on the bench, having freshened up his match 23 for this game.
The team come off an impressive away victory against Lyon, and the growth and self-belief are tangible, and given the addition of Bok power to the team for this weekend, they look in great and competitive shape.
Hollywoodbets Sharks
1. Phatu Ganyane
2. Eduan Swart
3. Hanro Jacobs
4. Jason Jenkins
5. Emile van Heerden
6. Matt Romao
7. Manu Tshituka
8. Nick Hatton
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Gianni Lombard
11. Ethan Hooker
12. Andre Esterhuizen (c)
13. Jurenzo Julius
14. Edwill van der Merwe
15. Zekhethelo Siyaya
Replacements:
16. Ethan Bester
17. Ox Nche
18. Thomas du Toit
19. Stephan Lewies
20. Vincent Tshituka
21. Ivan van Zyl
22. Siya Masuku
23. Jaco Williams
The following Hollywoodbets Sharks players are not available for selection:
Bongi Mbonambi, Eben Etzebeth, Fez Mbatha, Jannes Potgieter, Jordan Hendrikse, Makazole Mapimpi, Phepsi Buthelezi, Simphiwe Matanzima, Trevor Nyakane, Vusi Moyo, Yaw Penxe.
