Sharks make three changes for Blues
In the back row, Phillip van der Walt returns from a neck injury and will replace Daniel du Preez at number eight, while du Preez will moves to openside flank in the absence of injured Marcell Coetzee.
Lourens Adriaanse will take over the front-row duties from Coenie Oosthuizen, while the Bok tighthead drops to the bench.
In the only change to the bench, Thomas du Toit will provide cover for Franco Marais, while Juan Schoeman drops out of the matchday squad.
Sharks: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 JP Pietersen, 13 Paul Jordaan, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Lwazi Mvovo, 10 Joe Pietersen, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Philip van der Walt, 7 Jean-Luc du Preez, 6 Daniel du Preez, 5 Stephan Lewies, 4 Etienne Oosthuizen, 3 Lourens Adriaanse, 2 Franco Marais, 1 Tendai Mtawarira (captain).
Replacements: 16 Kyle Cooper, 17 Thomas du Toit, 18 Coenie Oosthuizen, 19 Hyron Andrews, 20 Keegan Daniel, 21 Michael Claassens, 22 Garth April, 23 Odwa Ndungane.
Date: Saturday, April 16
Time: 09.35 (19.35 NZST, 07.35 GMT)
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Jaco Peyper
Assistant referees: Craig Joubert, Paul Williams
TMO: Ben Skeen
