The Sharks have named a star-studded line-up that includes World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi and the most capped Springbok of all time Eben Etzebeth for the visit of Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. 

The pair are among several internationals to return for the Durban side after helping the Springboks win The Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019. 

An all-international front row comprises Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch, while Etzebeth - who will also captain the side - packs down in the second row. 


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Kolisi, who will make his return to The Sharks after leaving Racing 92 in the summer, wears the number six jersey and lines up alongside Manu Tshituka and Phepsi Buthelezi in the back-row. 

The hosts' back division is also littered with Springboks, with Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse combining at half-back and Andre Esterhuizen, the former Harlequins man, linking up with Lukhanyo Am in the midfield. 

Lukhanyo Am will start for The SharksLukhanyo Am will start for The Sharks (Image: SNS)

Out wide, Makazole Mapimpi - another double World Cup-winner, is on the left wing, opposite Eduan Keyter, with Aphelele Fassi at fullback. 

Glasgow will name their team tomorrow. 

The Sharks team to face Glasgow: Aphelele Fassi, Eduan Keyter, Lukhanyo Am, Andre Esterhuizen, Makazole Mapimpi, Jordan Hendrikse, Jaden Hendrikse; Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi, Vincent Koch, Eben Etzebeth (captain), Emile van Heerden, Siya Kolisi, Manu Tshituka, Phepsi Buthelezi

Replacements: Fez Mbatha, Trevor Nyakane, Ruan Dreyer, Jason Jenkins, James Venter, Grant Williams, Siya Masuku, Jurenzo Julius