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Sharks Name Six Changes for Western Province Match at Kings Park

The reshuffle underscores a development-first plan prioritizing minutes for emerging players.

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.