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Sharks go with continuity for Stormers clash

There is just one change to the starting line-up – Coenraad Oosthuizen returns after being rested for last week's match in Singapore with Lourens Adriaanse named on the bench.

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Lock Etienne Oosthuizen plays in his 50th Super Rugby game for the Sharks, while Odwa Ndungane returns to the matchday 23 on the bench.

The Sharks beat the Sunwolves 38-17 in Round 13, while the Stormers also recorded a win last week with a 30-22 victory against the Blues.

This will be the final game for both teams before the June international break.

Sharks: 15 Lwazi Mvovo, 14 Jacobus van Wyk, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Johan Deysel, 11 Sibusiso Nkosi, 10 Garth April, 9 Jacobus Reinach, 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Jean-Luc du Preez, 6 Philip van der Walt (captain), 5 Stephan Lewies, 4 Ruan Botha, 3 Coenraad Oosthuizen, 2 Mahlatse Ralepelle, 1 Thomas du Toit.

Replacements: 16 Franco Marais, 17 Tendai Mtawarira, 18 Lourens Adriaanse, 19 Etienne Oosthuizen, 20 Lubabalo Mtembu, 21 Michael Claassens, 22 Benhard Janse van Rensburg, 23 Odwa Ndungane.

Date: Saturday, May 27

Venue: Kings Park, Durban

Kick-off: 17.15 (15.15 GMT)

Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa)

Assistant referees: AJ Jacobs (South Africa), Archie Sehlako (South Africa)

TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa)

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