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Sharks to unleash the Beast

Prop Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira returns to the side in the place of Juan Schoeman, who drops down to the bench. 

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The other change to the front row sees Armand van der Merwe coming in for Mahlatse Ralepelle at hooker, while Stephan Lewies makes way for Tyler Paul in a rotational change at lock.

The rest of the pack, as well as the entire backline, remain unchanged from the side that defeated the Stormers two weeks ago.

Sharks: 15 Curwin Bosch, 14 Sibusiso Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 André Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Robert du Preez, 9 Cameron Wright, 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Jean-Luc du Preez, 6 Philip van der Walt, 5 Ruan Botha (captain), 4 Tyler Paul, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Armand van der Merwe, 1 Tendai Mtawarira.

Replacements: 16 Franco Marais, 17 Juan Schoeman, 18 Ross Geldenhuys, 19 Stephan Lewies, 20 Jacques Vermeulen, 21 Louis Schreuder, 22 Marius Louw, 23 Lwazi Mvovo.

Date: Saturday, May 5

Venue: Kings Park, Durban

Kick-off: 17.05 (03.05 NZ time Sunday, May 13; 15.05 GMT)

Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen

Assistant referees: AJ Jacobs, Cwengile Jadezweni

TMO: Christie du Preez

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