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Bulls Shuffle Lineup as Sharks Lean on Junior Springbok Talent

Nomlomo's injury-driven reshuffle places Jaco van der Walt at flyhalf, Juann Else at hooker with three debutants on the bench

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Overview

  • The Sharks have named a starting XV that combines Junior Springbok wingers Jaco Williams and Vusi Moyo with experienced forwards Corne Rahl and Tino Mavesere for Saturday’s match.
  • Bulls coach Phiwe Nomlomo has moved Jaco van der Walt to flyhalf and shifted Boeta Chamberlain to fullback while awarding Springbok Aphiwe Dyantyi his first start of the season on the wing.
  • Juann Else replaces the injured Joe van Zyl at hooker as part of the Bulls’ forward adjustments.
  • Uncapped players Esethu Mnebelele, Ruan Swart and JJ Theron have been named on the Bulls’ bench for their Currie Cup debuts.
  • Kick-off is at 17:10 local time on August 2 at Loftus Versfeld as the reigning champion Sharks bid to maintain their momentum and the Bulls aim to rebound.