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Deysel steps in for Esterhuizen

The Sharks will be without centre Andre Esterhuizen, due to suspension, and an injured Jacobus van Wyk, who was a very late withdrawal from this past Saturday’s match against the Melbourne Rebels.

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With Esterhuizen unavailable, Du Preez has included Namibian centre Johan Deysel in his squad. Esterhuizen has been suspended for six weeks for dangerous play in his team's 9-all draw with Rebels.

Other players not considered for selection include Garth April, Inny-Christian Radebe, Keegan Daniel and Patrick Lambie.

"Our performance [against the Rebels] was sub-standard and absolutely unacceptable," Du Preez.

"We owe everyone associated with our team a more credible showing against the Jaguares. We will work hard this week on the areas that let us down, with discipline and execution being key."

Sharks squad:

Forwards: Mahlatse Ralepelle, Coenie Oosthuizen, Daniel du Preez, Etienne Oosthuizen, Franco Marais, Jean-Luc du Preez, John-Hubert Meyer, Lourens Adriaanse, Philip van der Walt, Ruan Botha, Stephan Lewis, Tendai Mtawarira, Lubabalo Mtembu, Thomas du Toit.    

        

Backs: Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Cobus Reinach, Curwin Bosch, Jeremy Ward, Johan Deysel, Lukhanyo Am, Lwazi Mvovo, Michael Claasens, Odwa Ndungane, Rhyno Smith, Sbu Nkosi.

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