The Sharks turn attention to the Champions Cup after a difficult start to the season, and at a time when their momentum has been disrupted by a URC loss to the Lions last weekend after a mini resurgence under the leadership of new coach JP Pietersen.
Several Springboks have been rested for this next challenge against the Sale Sharks, but the team from Durban will still be hoping to demonstrate they have the squad depth to compete across two competitions.
The Sale Sharks will be a challenging opponent at home, especially considering they have picked a powerful side, but it should still make for an interesting contest between two teams that will be desperate for another win in Pool 1.
Kick off is at 19:30 (SA time).
FOLLOW THE CHAMPIONS CUP LIVE SCORING BETWEEN THE SHARKS AND SALE
Teams:
Sale: 15 Joe Carpenter, 14 Obi Ene, 13 Rob du Preez, 12 Rekeiti Ma’asi-White, 11 Tom O’Flaherty, 10 George Ford, 9 Gus Warr, 8 Tom Curry, 7 Sam Dugdale, 6 Jacques Vermeulen, 5 Ernst van Rhyn (captain), 4 Ben Bamber, 3 James Harper, 2 Nathan Jibulu, 1 Bevan Rodd.
Replacements: 16 Ethan Caine, 17 Si McIntyre, 18 Willgriff John, 19 Tom Burrow, 20 Hyron Andrews, 21 Dom Hanson, 22 Marius Louw, 23 Gurshwin Wehr.
Sharks: 15 Hakeem Kunene, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Francois Venter, 12 Jurenzo Julius, 11 Le Roux Malan, 10 Siya Masuku, 9 Ross Braude, 8 Nick Hatton (captain), 7 Emmanuel Tshituka, 6 Tinotenda Mavesere, 5 Emile van Heerden, 4 Corne Rahl, 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Eduan Swart, 1 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko.
Replacements: 16 Ethan Bester, 17 Phatu Ganyane, 18 Mawande Mdanda, 19 Vincent Tshituka, 20 Matt Romao, 21 Ceano Everson, 22 Jean Smith, 23 Marnus Potgieter.
Referee: Ben Breakspear (Wales)
Assistant referees: Adam Jones (Wales), Ben Connor (Wales)
TMO: Aled Griffiths (Wales)
