Overview
- The Sharks, who visit Edinburgh on Friday at Hive Stadium, named Siya Kolisi on the bench after a calf injury for what would be his 50th club appearance.
- Coach JP Pietersen kept the pack unchanged and shifted captain André Esterhuizen to outside centre with Siya Masuku at 12 to refresh the midfield.
- Makazole Mapimpi starts on the wing in place of Ethan Hooker, who dislocated his shoulder against the Ospreys last week.
- Teenage fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya retains the No. 15 jersey after an eye-catching debut, underscoring a blend of senior figures and rookies.
- An extensive injury list that includes Eben Etzebeth, Bongi Mbonambi and Marvin Orie leaves the 11th-placed Sharks with only faint playoff prospects late in the regular season.