Radebe at flyhalf for Sharks
Inny Radebe starts at flyhalf for the Cell C Sharks’ midweek Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls.
The pivot comes in for Curwin Bosch, who linked up with the Springboks as they prepare for the Rugby Championship.
Eighthman Tera Mtembu and flank Jacques Vermeulen are also back in the starting lineup with the Du Preez twins with the Boks as well.
While the Sharks are going to confirm their bench at a later stage, newly recruited hooker Akker van der Merwe has been listed as a reserve. The burly hooker joined the Sharks this week on a two year contract and will be looking to become the incumbent hooker at the Union.
Coach Rob du Preez will have to think carefully about how he uses his replacements on Wednesday night. With a clash against the Lions just three days later, he will want to make sure his key players don’t play too much rugby against the Bulls in order to have them fresh for their clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
East Coast Drive sports presenter Gareth Jenkinson spoke to coach Rob du Preez - who weighed in on Inny Radebe, Lukhanyo Am and new recruit Akker van der Merwe.
Sharks (15-1):
Garth April, Kobus van Wyk, Jeremy Ward, Lukhanyo Am, S’busiso Nkosi, Inny Radebe, Michael Claassens, Tera Mtembu, Jacques Vermeulen, Keegan Daniel, Ruan Botha (c), Tyler Paul, Ross Geldenhuys, Franco Marais, Thomas du Toit.
Replacements (to be confirmed): Akker van der Merwe, Juan Schoeman, John-Hubert Meyer, Jean Droste, Cameron Wright
Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Odwa Ndungane, Louis Schreuder, Marius Louw, Mzamo Majola, Wian Vosloo.