Ox back for Sharks, Fassi sidelined for Edinburgh contest

The Sharks have welcomed Springbok prop Ox Nche back into the starting line up as the home team host Edinburgh at Kings Park on Saturday.

After missing the last home game, Nche comes in for Ntuthuko Mchunu who finds a place among the replacements.

The United Rugby Championship (URC) game will allow the Sharks another opportunity to maintain their impressive home record and record their fifth win on the trot.

There's an injury concern however for Springbok back Aphelele Fassi who rolled his ankle during last weekend's 38-6 victory over Zebre.

With him injured, Anthony Volmink will wear the fullback jersey.

Makazole Mapimpi also returns at wing after he was a late withdrawal last week.

Coach Sean Everitt has opted for a 5-2 bench split with James Venter plucked from the Currie Cup to earn his spot on the bench. Jaden Hendrikse and Boeta Chamberlain are the two backline replacements.

Saturday's match gets underway at 17:05.

15 Anthony Volmink, 14 Werner Kok, 13 Ben Tapuai, 12 Marius Louw, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Henco Venter, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Reniel Hugo, 4 Gerbrandt Grobler, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche

Substitues: 16 Kerron van Vuuren, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Khuta Mchunu, 19 Le Roux Roets, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 James Venter, 22 Jaden Hendrikse, 23 Boeta Chamberlain