Kolisi returns to Sharks starting 15 for Lions match
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and loosehead prop Ox Nché are back in the Sharks' starting 15 to face the Lions in the United Rugby Championship in Durban on Saturday.
Emile van Heerden is also back after injury.
Lappies Labuschagne replaces the injured Vincent Tshituka and Henry Immelman makes his debut at fullback.
Grant Williams and Jordan Hendrikse will partner at halfback, with Francois Venter replacing an injured Lukhanyo Am in the starting team.
Hooker Fez Mbatha and loose forward James Venter are on the bench after lengthy recovery periods.
Wing Yaw Penxe admitted that the match offers the team the opportunity for a shot at redemption.
“As players, we had a proper look at ourselves and our game, both as individuals and as a unit, and we know where we went wrong, and we’ve been working on that this week,” he explains.
“It helps to be playing the same team a week later. We’re essentially getting a second chance, which doesn’t happen often, and hopefully, we will right our wrongs this weekend.”
Should the Sharks win at home, they would clinch the SA Shield.
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