Overview
- Head coach JP Pietersen confirmed six personnel changes and one positional switch for Friday's Currie Cup fixture in Durban.
- Jaco Williams returns to the wing with Hakeem Kunene at fullback, as Jean Smith starts at flyhalf and Phikolomzi “PK” Sobahle comes in on the right wing.
- Up front, Liam van Wyk starts at hooker, Le Roux Coetzee returns at lock, and Tino Mavesere is picked at openside flank.
- Both the Sharks and Western Province are winless after four rounds as they use the competition to build depth with younger players.
- Kick-off is set for 19:10 local time on Friday, August 22 at Kings Park with Ireland’s Robbie Jenkinson refereeing, supported by Hanru v Rooyen, Caleb Hibbert and TMO Egon Seconds.