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Sharks Make Two Changes for Currie Cup Trip to Cheetahs

Coach Mike Vowles promoted Danilo Botha after Jannes Potgieter’s reported knee injury, saying selection continuity will help the side meet a physical Cheetahs team in Bloemfontein.

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Last season's Sharks U21 captain, Thomas Dyer, will lead the Sharks in their Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs this Friday. Picture: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images
Sharks change two for Cheetahs showdown

Overview

  • The Sharks named their Round Two matchday 23 on Wednesday and made two adjustments to the published squad: Danilo Botha starts at No.7 and Bryce Calvert is listed as the reserve hooker.
  • Botha replaces Jannes Potgieter after Potgieter suffered a knee injury in last week’s 26-24 win over the Pumas, a change described in reports as enforced rather than tactical.
  • Coach Mike Vowles praised Botha as ‘incredibly physical’ and said keeping the bulk of the side unchanged is intended to build cohesion across the competition.
  • The Currie Cup fixture is scheduled for Friday, July 24 at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein with a 17:00 SAST kick-off and Hanru van Rooyen named as referee with Marius Jonker as TMO.
  • The Cheetahs come into the match after a 29-27 win over the Lions and the game will be an early test of the Sharks’ squad depth and the impact of Botha stepping into the loose trio.