Carr returns for DHL WP

Sep 15 • General News • 2189 Views • Comments Off on Carr returns for DHL WP

Nizaam Carr will make his first appearance for DHL Western Province this season, in the Currie Cup clash with the Steval Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday.

The experienced loose forward has been sidelined with a shoulder injury, but has recovered and will start at openside flank, in one of five changes for DHL Western Province, this week.

Carr is joined in the loose trio by Stefan Willemse and No.8 Kobus van Dyk, with Jurie van Vuuren set to make an impact off the replacements bench.

In the front row Alistair Vermaak starts at loosehead prop, with Sti Sithole providing cover on the replacements bench.

There are two changes to the backline with centre Huw Jones returning from injury to replace Johnny Kotze, whilst at scrumhalf Godlen Masimla comes in for Jano Vermaak, who has a hip-pointer injury.

DHL Western Province coach John Dobson said that he expects a major reaction from his team after a disappointing performance in Johannesburg last week.

“We know that we were not up to standard defensively last week, and there is a strong desire to put things right this weekend.

“We are back at DHL Newlands in front of our faithful fans, and we owe them a convincing performance,” he said.

Dobson said that having someone of Carr’s experience back in the team is a significant boost.

“Nizaam is an important player and leader within this union, and I am looking forward to seeing what he offers against the Pumas,” he said.

Following on from national Sunflower Day on Friday, September 16, The Sunflower Fund will be collecting donations at the gate at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The Girl Guides will be on hand to assist The Sunflower Fund, wearing bright yellow t-shirts at the entrances to DHL Newlands collecting all donations.

The Sunflower Fund is a non-profit organisation dedicated to creating awareness, educating the public and facilitating the registration process for people to join the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR).

DHL Western Province: 15 Cheslin Kolbe, 14 Werner Kok, 13 EW Viljoen, 12 Huw Jones, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Robert du Preez, 9 Godlen Masimla, 8 Kobus van Dyk, 7 Stefan Willemse, 6 Nizaam Carr, 5 Chris van Zyl (captain), 4 Jan de Klerk, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Mike Willemse, 1 Alistair Vermaak.
Replacements: 16 Neil Rautenbach, 17 Sti Sithole, 18 JP Smith, 19 Jurie van Vuuren, 20 Jacques Vermeulen, 21 Dewaldt Duvenage, 22 Scott van Breda.