Team Release: Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Zebre Parma
03/20/2025 02:48 AM
Siya Kolisi will lead the Hollywoodbets Sharks in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Zebre Parma on Saturday at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
Vincent Tshituka returns from injury as he replaces Lappies Labuschagne in the only change amongst the forwards, while brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse take on the role of halfback partnership with scrumhalf Grant Williams out of the game.
There is a welcome return for Makazole Mapimpi on the wing, which means Ethan Hooker and Jurenzo Julius once again partner up in the midfield in the only other changes to the team that defeated the Emirates Lions.
Andre Esterhuizen is a notable returnee after injury, and he gets his first run off the bench this week.
Jurenzo Julius, commenting on being the newly-crowned Junior Springbok of the Year Award winner admits that, "Winning the award was an honour, I've worked hard putting in the work and I'm extremely grateful for having won the award."
Having also been involved in the Springbok alignment camp, his shares continue to rise and aspirations of playing for his country become ever closer to turning a dream into reality. He continues to impress in the Black & White jersey and his contributions can only benefit his ambitions.
"Since coming to Durban, I've set my sights on playing for the Springboks, I've had small goals like making the Junior Boks and getting my first senior cap, and now I'm moving closer to the Boks, which is now in reach."
Casting his eyes to the immediate future, he believes that Zebre offer a big challenge that should be taken seriously.
"We expect a fight, a physical battle, they've beaten a few big teams and we expect them to come here and try to upset us. They're only a few points outside the top 8 and we aren't taking them lightly at all. Everyone is focussed and ready to go."
Saturday's clash kicks off at 2.45pm.
Hollywoodbets Sharks
- Ox Nche
- Bongi Mbonambi
- Vincent Koch
- Jason Jenkins
- Emile van Heerden
- Phepsi Buthelezi
- Vincent Tshituka
- Siya Kolisi (C)
- Jaden Hendrikse
- Jordan Hendrikse
- Makazole Mapimpi
- Ethan Hooker
- Jurenzo Julius
- Yaw Penxe
- Henry Immelman
Replacements
- Fez Mbatha
- Ntuthuko Mchunu
- Hanro Jacobs
- Corne' Rahl
- James Venter
- Bradley Davids
- Francois Venter
- Andre Esterhuizen
The following players are not available for selection due to injury:
Aphelele Fassi
Bryce Calvert
Dylan Richardson
Eben Etzebeth
Gerbrandt Grobler
Grant Williams
Jaco Williams
Khwezi Mona
Lukhanyo Am
Marnus Potgieter
Siya Masuku
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