Curwin Bosch is back for Sharks
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RETURN: Sharks star Curwin Bosch. Photo: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix. RETURN: Sharks star Curwin Bosch. Photo: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix.
Curwin Bosch comes in at fullback for Aphelele Fassi who has a right shoulder injury.
Among the replacements, prop Juan Schoeman comes in after recovering from flu, while John-Hubert Meyer drops out of the match 23.
Of the Sharks, Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says: “When you get to this stage of the season the opposition is always going to be quality, and they’re a dangerous side with threats across the park and a game that can win finals footy.
“They’re the only team that has come out of Christchurch with points for a long time.
“In a one-off game, they’re going to be dangerous.
One day to go!
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“They’re a typical South African side with big men and a good set piece and speed on the edges.
“We’re well aware of their threats but we’ll continue to focus on us. We just have to play our game well."
The Jaguares, meanwhile, face the Chiefs in the other quarterfinal on Saturday at 12.05am.
Sharks:
15 Curwin Bosch, 14 Sbu Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Robert du Preez, 9 Louis Schreuder (captain), 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Tyler Paul, 6 Jacques Vermeulen, 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Ruben van Heerden, 3 Coenie Oosthuizen, 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 1 Mzamo Majola.
Replacements:
16 Cullen Collopy, 17 Juan Schoeman, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Gideon Koegelenberg, 20 Luke Stringer, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Jeremy Ward, 23 Rhyno Smith.