The match-up between the Sharks and Leinster is expected to be a humdinger, as both sides go in search of their first win this URC season.
While Leinster come off two bitterly disappointing defeats against the Bulls and Stormers in South Africa, the Durban-based side will also want to finish their tour on a high note following a defeat against the Glasgow Warriors and a deflating draw against the Dragons last week.
They will be boosted by the return of a few Springboks, including Makazole Mapimpi, Ethan Hooker, Bongi Mbonambi, and Vincent Koch.
The Durbanites will draw comfort from the fact that they boast a better attack and defensive record than the hosts in the competition so far, but Leinster have traditionally been a force to be reckoned with at home, and with their passionate home supporters spurring them on, they will give everything to make them proud and sway their fortunes.
Adding to this, the Sharks have won only one of their last five matches against Leinster, which may give the home side a vital mental boost.
Kick off is at 18:30 (SA time).
Live scoring: Sharks v Leinster
MATCH INFORMATION
- Date: Saturday, 11 October
- Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- SA Time: 18:30
- Referee: Craig Evans
- TV: SuperSport
Sharks: 15 Edwill van der Merwe, 14 Ethan Hooker, 13 Jurenzo Julius, 12 Lukhanyo Am, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jean Smith, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Vincent Tshituka (captain), 7 Emmanuel Tshituka, 6 Phepsi Buthelezi, 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Jason Jenkins, 3 Ruan Dreyer, 2 Fez Mbatha, 1 Simphiwe Matanzima
Replacements: 16 Bongi Mbonambi, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Bathobele Hlekani, 20 Nick Hatton, 21 Ross Braude, 22 Siya Masuku, 23 Francois Venter
