“THIS is an important match for us and we are treating it as a Test Match,” said head coach, Robert du Preez.
” It’s time for our individuals to make the step-up and nothing but their best will be good enough. We are playing in front of our home crowd and we need to reward our loyal fans with a performance that all of us can be proud of.”
VODACOM SUPER RUGBY
Cell C Sharks vs. DHL Stormers
Date | : Saturday, 27 May 2017 |
Time | : 17h15 |
Venue | : Growthpoint KINGS PARK |
Referee | : Marius van der Westhuizen |
Assistant Referees | : AJ Jacobs, Archie Sehlako |
Television Match Official | : Marius Jonker |
- Lwazi Mvovo
- Kobus van Wyk
- Lukhanyo Am
- Johan Deysel
- S’busiso Nkosi
- Garth April
- Cobus Reinach
- Daniel du Preez
- Jean-Luc du Preez
- Philip van der Walt (c)
- Stephan Lewies
- Ruan Botha
- Coenie Oosthuizen
- Chiliboy Ralepelle
- Thomas du ToitReplacements
- Franco Marais
- Tendai Mtawarira
- Lourens Adriaanse
- Etienne Oosthuizen *
- Tera Mtembu
- Michael Claassens
- Benhard Janse van Rensburg
- Odwa Ndungane
*Denotes that the player will receive his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby cap for the Cell C Sharks, if he comes on to the field.
Interesting Facts
- The Cell C Sharks have conceded only 9 tries across the opening 20 minutes of each half combined so far this season, the second fewest of any team in the competition;
- The average age of the Cell C Sharks starting backline is 25 years of age;
- Benhard Janse van Rensburg (20) is the youngest player in this week’s matchday 23.
#GameOn! We are cheering on Cell C @TheSharksZA as they take on The DHL Stormers at 17:15 on 27 May 2017! Your score predictions? #SHAvsSTO pic.twitter.com/UOriCkP9qg
— @CellC (@CellC) May 26, 2017
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