Live scoring: Sharks v Ulster
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The Sharks in action. Image: SA Rugby website
The Sharks (currently in fourth place on the URC log with 49 points) will be resolute in their quest to maintain their standing in the top four as they hunt a home quarter-final.
Ulster v Sharks
Date: Saturday, 26 AprilVenue: Kingspan Stadium, UlsterSA Time: 20:35Referee: Ben Whitehouse
TV: SuperSport
Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Ethan Hooker, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jordan Hendrikse, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Siya Kolisi, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 James Venter, 5 Jason Jenkins, 4 Eben Etzebeth (captain), 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche.
Replacements: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Manu Tshituka, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Bradley Davids, 22 Siya Masuku, 23 Jurenzo Julius.
The Sharks will back themselves to create an upset against Ulster after edging Edinburgh 18-17 in Scotland last week, and with the Durban side well above the Northern Irish on the standings with three more victories so far to add to a marginally better attack and defensive record.
They will also take some encouragement from the fact that Ulster have suffered three defeats at home this season, which makes a victory a real possibility if they play to their full potential.
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