Sharks announce their team for Super Rugby opener against the Cheetahs

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Photo: Anton Geyser

Cell C Sharks vs. Toyota Cheetahs

Date: Saturday, 14 February 2015

Time: 17h05

Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK

Referee: Andrew Lees (Australia)

Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, Archie Sehlako

Television Match Official: Marius Jonker

15. SP Marais
14. S’bura Sithole
13. Waylon Murray
12. Heimar Williams
11. Lwazi Mvovo
10. Patrick Lambie
9. Cobus Reinach
8. Tera Mtembu
7. Renaldo Bothma
6. Marcell Coetzee
5. Pieter-Steph du Toit
4. Mouritz Botha
3. Jannie du Plessis
2. Bismarck du Plessis (C)
1. Tendai Mtawarira

Replacements
16. Kyle Cooper
17. Dale Chadwick
18. Matt Stevens
19. Marco Wentzel
20. Jean Deysel
21. Conrad Hoffmann
22. Fred Zeilinga
23. Odwa Ndungane

Notes
Quotes from the Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby, Gary Gold.

“The Cheetahs for me are one of the most dangerous sides to play against and on their day they have the ability to beat any team. We are expecting a physical battle against a well-coached team, who have some exciting young players in their squad.

“Our guys have prepared well for the tournament and there is a fantastic spirit in the camp. We want to play an exciting brand of rugby that our fans expect and score tries. The only way to win matches is to score tries and to score tries you need to keep the ball in hand. Our players are determined and will give nothing less than 100% effort on the park.”