Jake names his Sharks for Saracens Clash

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THE SANLAM PRIVATE INVESTMENTS SHIELD

Saracens vs. Cell C Sharks

Date: Saturday, 25 January 2014

Time: 14:30 (GMT) 16:30 (CAT)

Venue: Allianz Park, London

15. Tyler Fisher
14. Odwa Ndungane
13. Paul Jordaan
12. Andre Esterhuizen
11. Lwazi Mvovo
10. Tim Swiel
9. Cobus Reinach
8. Willem Alberts
7. Jean Deysel
6. Tera Mtembu
5. Pieter–Steph du Toit
4. Etienne Oosthuizen
3. Jannie du Plessis
2. Bismarck du Plessis (C)
1. Tendai Mtawarira

Replacements
16. Kyle Cooper
17. Dale Chadwick
18. Lourens Adriaanse
19. Stephan Lewies
20. Jacques Botes
21. Charl McLeod
22. Heimar Williams
23. Jaco van Tonder

Notes
*The team has arrived in London. There are a few players that have picked up stomach bugs and are unwell;
*Match to be televised on SSHD1 and SS1. Coverage from 16:15;
*Keegan Daniel, Frans Steyn and Marcell Coetzee did not tour after picking up injuries at training.

Quotes from Director of Rugby, Jake White.

“What I enjoy about this game is that it mimics a little bit of what we can expect from the Bulls.

“Saracens play a little bit like the Bulls, they have a big pack of forwards, their set-piece is strong and they kick a lot. It gives me and the coaching staff an opportunity to see the things we want to do against the Bulls and to have an idea of whether or not we can play against the Bulls in a certain way.”

Quote from the Cell C Sharks Captain, Bismarck du Plessis.

“Saracens have been the form side in the English Premiership for the last few years. They are midway through their season so it’s going to be tough for us, but we are looking forward to it. We want to test some new combinations and tick a few boxes.”