Sharks coach picks Bok-laden team for Challenge Cup semi-final

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The Sharks squad to face Clermont in the Challenge Cup semi-final includes eight Springboks in the starting team.

The winner will advance to the final and get a chance to play for a major European cup.Sharks coach John Plumtree has picked eight Springboks in his starting team, and a further two on his bench, for his team’sThe winner will advance to the final, which will be held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next month, against either Benetton or Gloucester.Plumtree has picked an all-Springbok front row in Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch, with lock Eben Etzebeth also in the mix.

“This game is a big one for us and everyone is hyped and excited to be playing in a semi against a quality side like Clermont.”Aphelele Fassie, Werner Kok, Lukhanyo Am, Ethan Hooker, Makazole Mapimpi, Siya Masuku, Grant Williams, Phepsi Buthelezi, Vincent Tshituka, James Venter, Emile van Heerden, Eben Etzebeth, Vincent Koch, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche.

 

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