Siya Kolisi set for second debut as Sharks roll out Bok big guns for URC champs

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is set to make his Sharks return on Saturday against United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Warriors, after being named to start at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium.

The 33-year-old rejoined the Durban outfit in September after a year in the Top 14 with Racing 92, and is one of an array of Springboks that will make their first appearance of the season following a victorious Rugby Championship campaign.

In a turn of events, Kolisi will be led by lock Eben Etzebeth, who became South Africa's most-capped player of all time during the Championship. Their Springbok team-mates, Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch, all return as well to provide an all-Springbok and all-World Cup-winning front-row.

The back line is not exactly lacking in South Africa internationals either, with wing Eduan Keyter being the only player that has not pulled on the green jersey. The international influence does not end with the starting XV though, with Trevor Nyakane and Grant Williams providing support from the bench.

With only one win from their opening three matches, Sharks head coach John Plumtree will relish being able to roll out some superstars of the game, particularly against a Warriors side that sit in second place in the URC table.

Hollywoodbets Sharks

1. Ox Nche

2. Bongi Mbonambi

3. Vincent Koch

4. Eben Etzebeth (c)

5. Emile van Heerden

6. Siya Kolisi

7. Emmanuel Tshituka

8. Phepsi Buthelezi

9. Jaden Hendrikse

10. Jordan Hendrikse

11. Makazole Mapimpi

12. Andre Esterhuizen

13. Lukhanyo Am

14. Eduan Keyter

15. Aphelele Fassi

Replacements

16. Fez Mbatha

17. Trevor Nyakane

18. Ruan Dreyer

19. Jason Jenkins

20. James Venter

21. Grant Williams

22. Siya Masuku

23. Jurenzo Julius