Lions look to experienced Du Plessis for URC derby against the Sharks
The Lions have named their side to face the Sharks in a United Rugby Championship (URC) derby on Saturday, with former Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis set to start at tighthead.
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Kolisi returns to Sharks starting XV for Lions clash, Du Toit retains captaincy
After playing off the bench in last week's 51-3 win over the Dragons at Kings Park, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi returns to the starting team in place of James Venter.
United Rugby Championship: Sharks and Glasgow Warriors ease past Dragons and Zebre Parma in Friday’s action
The Sharks breezed past the Dragons in their United Rugby Championship meeting in Durban on Friday, winning 51-3 in a one-sided fixture.
Sharks v Dragons live updates: Kick off time, team news, TV details and all the build up
The Dragons are desperately looking to give their fans something to cheer about but they will once again be up against it when they take on the Sharks.
United Rugby Championship: Ireland internationals return for Munster v Leinster showdown
Check out the team news and our predictions for the matches below.
United Rugby Championship: Siya Kolisi on the bench as Sharks make five changes for Dragons clash
Round 15 of the United Rugby Championship season kicks off with two games on Friday as the Sharks host the Dragons before Glasgow Warriors face Zebre Parma.
Du Toit leads Sharks against Dragons as Kolisi moves to bench
Sharks coach Sean Everitt has made alterations to his side for Friday night's United Rugby Championship clash against Welsh outfit Dragons in Durban.
Stale Sharks taught lesson in using limited chances as Edinburgh win in Durban quagmire
Edinburgh gave the Sharks a timely reminder on the value of maximising opportunities with a laudable 21-5 victory in treacherous conditions at Kings Park on Saturday evening.