As the Vodacom URC weekend matches roll in, the spotlight intensifies on South African teams grappling in the international arena. Here’s the complete lineup for the anticipated face-offs, featuring the Sharks, Stormers, Lions, and Bulls as they prepare to leave their mark on foreign turfs.
This Friday at 8:45 PM SA time, the Sharks are set to dive into a fierce battle against Edinburgh. Despite a tumultuous season, the Sharks are not ready to back down. The team lineup is a blend of seasoned warriors and fresh blood, ready to make waves in Edinburgh. The Sharks' starting XV sees Zekhethelo Siyaya at fullback with speedster Makazole Mapimpi on the wing, while André Esterhuizen, donning the captain's armband, anchors the center.
"We're on our deathbed but still breathing, still fighting,"
On Saturday, the action continues with the Stormers and the Lions both having much at stake in their respective matches against Glasgow Warriors and Connacht. Details remain under wraps, but the anticipation is palpable as the Stormers vie for the top spot, and the Lions gear up to face what has been dubbed the 'Irish gauntlet.'
The weekend will culminate with the Bulls attempting to conquer Scarlets on their own ground—an endeavor that has historically proven challenging. The Bulls’ lineup is yet to be announced, but expectations are high for a squad that’s desperate to break the Llanelli curse.
EDINBURGH vs SHARKS: Edinburgh: 15 Piers O’Conor, 14 Darcy Graham, 13 Mosese Tuipulotu, 12 Findlay Thomson, 11 Malelili Satala, 10 Cammy Scott, 9 Hector Patterson, 8 Tom Currie, 7 Freddy Douglas, 6 Glen Young, 5 Grant Gilchrist (c), 4 Marshall Sykes, 3 Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, 2 Ewan Ashman, 1 Pierre Schoeman. Bench: 16 Dylan Richardson, 17 Boan Venter, 18 Paul Hill, 19 Callum Hunter-Hill, 20 Tom Dodd, 21 Charlie Shiel, 22 Ross Thompson, 23 Jack Brown. Sharks: 15 Zekhethelo Siyaya, 14 Edwill van der Merwe, 13 André Esterhuizen (c), 12 Siya Masuku, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jean Smith, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Emmanuel Tshituka, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Phepsi Buthelezi, 5 Emile van Heerden, 4 Jason Jenkins, 3 Hanro Jacobs, 2 Fez Mbatha, 1 Phatu Ganyane. Bench: 16 Eduan Swart, 17 Ox Nché, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Corné Rahl, 20 Nicholas Hatton, 21 Siya Kolisi, 22 Bradley Davids, 23 Marnus Potgieter.
As teams brace for impact, the strategies laid out on the coaching boards will soon unfold on the fields, promising a weekend
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As the Vodacom URC weekend matches roll in, the spotlight intensifies on South African teams grappling in the international arena. Here’s the complete lineup for the anticipated face-offs, featuring the Sharks, Stormers, Lions, and Bulls as they prepare to leave their mark on foreign turfs.
This Friday at 8:45 PM SA time, the Sharks are set to dive into a fierce battle against Edinburgh. Despite a tumultuous season, the Sharks are not ready to back down. The team lineup is a blend of seasoned warriors and fresh blood, ready to make waves in Edinburgh. The Sharks' starting XV sees Zekhethelo Siyaya at fullback with speedster Makazole Mapimpi on the wing, while André Esterhuizen, donning the captain's armband, anchors the center.
"We're on our deathbed but still breathing, still fighting,"
On Saturday, the action continues with the Stormers and the Lions both having much at stake in their respective matches against Glasgow Warriors and Connacht. Details remain under wraps, but the anticipation is palpable as the Stormers vie for the top spot, and the Lions gear up to face what has been dubbed the 'Irish gauntlet.'
The weekend will culminate with the Bulls attempting to conquer Scarlets on their own ground—an endeavor that has historically proven challenging. The Bulls’ lineup is yet to be announced, but expectations are high for a squad that’s desperate to break the Llanelli curse.
EDINBURGH vs SHARKS: Edinburgh: 15 Piers O’Conor, 14 Darcy Graham, 13 Mosese Tuipulotu, 12 Findlay Thomson, 11 Malelili Satala, 10 Cammy Scott, 9 Hector Patterson, 8 Tom Currie, 7 Freddy Douglas, 6 Glen Young, 5 Grant Gilchrist (c), 4 Marshall Sykes, 3 Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, 2 Ewan Ashman, 1 Pierre Schoeman. Bench: 16 Dylan Richardson, 17 Boan Venter, 18 Paul Hill, 19 Callum Hunter-Hill, 20 Tom Dodd, 21 Charlie Shiel, 22 Ross Thompson, 23 Jack Brown. Sharks: 15 Zekhethelo Siyaya, 14 Edwill van der Merwe, 13 André Esterhuizen (c), 12 Siya Masuku, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jean Smith, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Emmanuel Tshituka, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Phepsi Buthelezi, 5 Emile van Heerden, 4 Jason Jenkins, 3 Hanro Jacobs, 2 Fez Mbatha, 1 Phatu Ganyane. Bench: 16 Eduan Swart, 17 Ox Nché, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Corné Rahl, 20 Nicholas Hatton, 21 Siya Kolisi, 22 Bradley Davids, 23 Marnus Potgieter.
As teams brace for impact, the strategies laid out on the coaching boards will soon unfold on the fields, promising a weekend