Bosch starts for Sharks in Currie Cup decider

The Sharks were their own worst enemies when they lost to the Lions in their penultimate match last weekend, however coach Etienne Fynn believes they gave a positive account of themselves.

“We played the Lions URC team, and while it was not a faultless performance, it was certainly a committed one," Fynn said. "We took two valuable log points, with everything to play for against Western Province.

“All our preparation has been done for Friday’s game, now it’s all about consolidating it.”

Having handed five debuts to players last weekend, the Sharks will be bolstered with the return of a number of experienced players for the clash on Friday night.

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Curwin Bosch starts at flyhalf while Kerron van Vuuren, Khuta Mchunu, Le Roux Roets and Sikhumbuzo Notshe all start in the forward pack.

Cameron Wright comes into the scrumhalf position and Werner Kok gets a start on the wing in the only changes to the backline along with Bosch.

Reniel Hugo, Boeta Chamberlain and Ben Tapuai have all been included on the bench for the Sharks as they sure-up their matchday 23.

The Sharks need a win if they want any chance of qualifying for the semi-finals and a full house of points will give them a chance. The Pumas sit above them on the table and will play Griquas in their final match of the group phase of the competition.

Kick off on Friday is at 4pm.

Cell C Sharks

1 Dian Bleuler, 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 3 Khutha Mchunu, 4 Le Roux Roets, 5 Hyron Andrews, 6 Mpilo Gumede, 7 Jeandre Labuschagne, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 9 Cameron Wright, 10 Curwin Bosch, 11 Werner Kok, 12 Murray Koster, 13 Jeremy Ward (C), 14 Marnus Potgieter, 15 Anthony Volmink

Replacements

16 Dan Jooste, 17 Khwezi Mona, 18 Wiehahn Herbst, 19 Reniel Hugo, 20 OJ Noa, 21 Bradley Davids, 22 Boeta Chamberlain, 23 Ben Tapuai.