Masuku returns as Cheetahs make changes for Sharks Currie Cup clash

The Cheetahs have named their team to face the Sharks this weekend, with Siya Masuku returning to the run-on side.

Masuku, who will join the Sharks on a two-year deal later this year, starts in the No 10 jumper.

His return sees Reinardt Fortuin move to centre while Tapiwa Mafura starts at fullback.

In the front row, Rynier Bernardo and Mzwanele Zito switch places with Bernardo in the starting line-up, while Jeandré Rudolph will wear the number 8 jersey.

Speaking about the upcoming encounter, Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie is anticipating a tough clash. 

"The Sharks played very well against the Pumas, and at one stage, they managed to keep them out with 13 men," said Fourie.

"We know it will be difficult, but we have our own way of thinking.  

“The focus will be to step up from last week against Province,” he added.

Teams

Cheetahs

15 Tapiwa Mafura, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 Robert Ebersohn, 12 Reinhardt Fortuin, 11 Munier Hartzenberg, 10 Siya Masuku, 9 Ruan Pienaar, 8 Jeandré Rudolph, 7 Sibabalo Qomo, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Victor Sekekete (captain), 4 Rynier Bernardo, 3 Arnanos Coetzee, 2 Marko Janse van Rensburg, 1 Schalk Ferreira

Substitutes: 16 Louis van der Westhuizen, 17 Alulutho Tshakweni, 18 Hencus van Wyk, 19 Mzwanele Zito , 20 Daniel Maartens, 21 Rewan Kruger, 22 David Brits, 23 Cohen Jasper

Sharks

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