Team Release – Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares
Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares
Date | : Saturday, 8 April 2017 |
Time | : 15h05 |
Venue | : Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban |
Referee | : Angus Gardner |
Assistant Referees | : Ben O’ Keeffe, Stuart Berry |
Television Match Official | : Marius Jonker |
- Garth April
14. Kobus van Wyk
13. Lukhanyo Am
12. Andre Esterhuizen
11. Lwazi Mvovo (v/c)
10. Curwin Bosch
9. Cobus Reinach
8. Daniel du Preez
7. Jean-Luc du Preez
6. Tera Mtembu (c)
5. Stephan Lewies
4. Etienne Oosthuizen
3. Coenie Oosthuizen
2. Franco Marais
1. Beast MtawariraReplacements
16. Chiliboy Ralepelle
17. Thomas du Toit
18. Lourens Adriaanse
19. Ruan Botha
20. Philip van der Walt
21. Michael Claassens
22. Inny Radebe
23. Jeremy WardNotes:
Quotes from Head Coach, Robert du Preez.“Going into round seven of the competition both teams find us with equal log points (18) and in the context of our group standings, this game is very important for us. The Jaguares are a physical unit who enjoy running from all parts of the field and we know that we are in for a tough battle on Saturday.
“There were many positives that we took away from last week’s match and the growth that we showed in many areas of the game was pleasing. We want to build on that this week and have worked on areas we feel has let us down. This is our final match before our bye and our players know what their task at hand is and are determined to give it their all.”
Interesting Facts
- The Cell C Sharks have won each of their last six games at home;
- Cell C Sharks flanker Jean-Luc du Preez has made 73 tackles this campaign, more than any other player and 21 more than the Jaguares best, Jeronimo de la Fuente (52);
- Tendai Mtawarira (130) requires just 7 more caps to equal the Cell C Sharks record for most Super Rugby appearances. The current record is held by JP Pietersen with a total of 137 caps;
- Our Sharks have a 97% scrum record in the competition to date.
*Credit: Opta Data
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