The Sharks have received a boost ahead of Saturday's clash against the Force in Durban with the inclusion of Springbok fly-half Pat Lambie who has been named amongst the replacements.
Lambie has not played for the Sharks since injuring his back against the Waratahs in Round 3, but his return is a most welcome one.
In other changes, there are two new wings this week with Kobus van Wyk also returning from injury. He takes over from Odwa Ndungane while the exciting Sbu Nkosi, who is making his debut, has replaced Bok wing Lwazi Mvovo who has been rested this week.
In the forwards, there is rotation in the second row with Stephan Lewies making way for Etienne Oosthuizen who is joined by the other Oosthuizen – Coenie – who comes in for Lourens Adriaanse at tighthead prop.
Sharks: 15 Rhyno Smith, 14 Kobus van Wyk, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Jeremy Ward, 11 Sbu Nkosi, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Michael Claassens, 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Jean-Luc du Preez, 6 Philip van der Walt (c), 5 Ruan Botha, 4 Etienne Oosthuizen, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Chiliboy Ralepelle, 1 Thomas du Toit
Replacements: 16 Franco Marais, 17 Beast Mtawarira, 18 Lourens Adriaanse, 19 Stephan Lewies, 20 Tera Mtembu, 21 Cobus Reinach, 22 Patrick Lambie, 23 Johan Deysel
Date: Saturday, May 6
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 15:05 local (13:05 GMT)
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge (South Africa)
Assistant Referees: Quinton Immelman (South Africa), Archie Sehlako (South Africa)
TMO: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)
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