Lucky Am makes Sharks comeback
World Cup-winning Springbok Lukhanyo Am is back for the Sharks after a lengthy injury layoff.
He makes his return off the bench for a Sharks Invitational side against the visiting Saracens from England on Friday as he looks to get match-fit ahead of the new Vodacom URC season.
Vincent Tshituka will lead the Sharks in their final Currie Cup clash of the season against the Pumas at Kings Park on Friday night.
JP Pietersen’s side includes several URC regulars including the other Tshituka brother Emmanuel and the likes of Phepsi Buthelezi and Jaden Hendrickse. The result of this clash could have massive ramifications in the chase for semi-final places. The Pumas sit fifth on the table 20 points, just one point shy of a playoff spot, and a bonus-point win could catapult them into the top four.
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The Sharks, second-last on the log, are looking to build on their recent two-game winning streak. The last time these sides met in Nelspruit last August, they played out a remarkable 44-44 draw.
In a rare event, another Sharks team will be doing battle against Saracens at the same ground, on the same day.
That Sharks team includes many of the players who’ve been on Currie Cup duty so far but with the added experience of the likes of lock Jason Jenkins, captain Tino Mavesere and later off the bench, Am.
There are also a number of new faces with Paarl-born front row twins Kayden and Cohen Kiewit packing down on either side of hooker Willem van der Hever. The pair are teammates this time round, having scrummed against each other in the Varsity Cup for UJ and CUT.
The early game against Saracens kicks off at 4pm, with the Currie Cup clash following at 7.00pm.
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