Overview

• Kick-off is scheduled for Friday at 6pm at Outeniqua Park in George.
• Springbok wing Edwill van der Merwe is set for his first appearance for the Sharks.
• The Sharks hand a first run-out to tighthead Ruan Dreyer, retain Bathobele Hlekani in the starting pack, and list Ross Braude and new recruit Deon Slabbert among the replacements.
• The Stormers include Ben-Jason Dixon and Andre-Hugo Venter for minutes and name loan flyhalf Clinton Swart, before an extended Southern Cape camp ahead of their Leinster opener on September 26.
• Stormers injuries rule out Neethling Fouche, Ali Vermaak, Ntuthuko Mchunu and Sazi Sandi, while Ruben van Heerden, Jonathan Roche and Evan Roos are rested, with Dan du Plessis, Imad Khan and Warrick Gelant held back as a precaution.