The Sharks have lost two of their key players on the eve of the All Blacks clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban. Promising youngster Vincent Tshituka suffered a head injury in training that has ruled him out of the All Blacks clash. Emile van Heerden also picked up an injury that has ruled him out of the great fixture on Tuesday.
HOW IS THE SHARKS AND ALL BLACKS TEAMS LOOKING LIKE?
With the injuries to Tshituka and Emile van Heerden, the Sharks have promoted Deon Slabbert to the starting XV.
Sharks XV: 15 Zekhethelo Siyaya, 14 Donovan Don, 13 Jurenzo Julius, 12 Murray Koster, 11 Litelihle Bester, 10 Vusi Moyo, 9 Bradley Davids, 8 Nick Hatton (captain), 7 Manu Tshituka, 6 Phepsi Buthelezi, 5 Deon Slabbert, 4 Hendre Stassen, 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Eduan Swart, 1 Nemo Roelofse
Replacements: 16 Liam van Wyk, 17 Rambo Kubekha, 18 Simphiwe Ngobese, 19 Corne Rahl, 20 Matt Romao, 21 Ivan van Zyl, 22 Luan Giliomee, 23 Ma’a Nonu
On the other side, Dave Rennie has also named a strong side, giving minutes to players like Luke Jacobson, who will captain the side.
All Blacks XV: 15. Damian McKenzie, 14. Fehi Fineanganofo, 13. Quinn Tupaea, 12. Jordie Barrett, 11. Caleb Clarke, 10. Ruben Love, 9. Kyle Preston; 1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Asafo Aumua, 3. Fletcher Newell, 4. Josh Lord, 5. Sam Darry, 6. Tupou Vaa’i, 7. Luke Jacobson, 8. Wallace Sititi
Replacements: 16. Bradley Slater, 17. Ollie Norris, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Ethan Blackadder, 20. Semisi Ta’eiloa, 21. Cam Roigard, 22. Timoci Tavatavanawai, 23. Emoni Narawa