Overview
- The Hendrikse brothers, Jaden at scrum-half and Jordan at fly-half, start together to steer the Sharks' attack.
- World Cup winners Ox Nche and Bongi Mbonambi anchor the pack, with Aphelele Fassi at fullback and starts for Matt Romao and PK Sobahle.
- Nick Hatton continues as captain at No. 8 for the decisive pool finale in Durban.
- The match is set for Saturday, January 17 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, with Christophe Ridley refereeing and Andrew Jackson as TMO.
- Clermont arrive seeking their first pool win after defeats to Saracens, Sale and Glasgow, while a second Sharks victory could secure progression depending on other results.