While most of the focus is currently on the Rugby World Cup in France, the 2023/24 BKT United Rugby Championship season gets under way this weekend.
The Sharks claimed a bonus-point 29-7 victory over Benetton in the first meeting between the two sides.
Edinburgh coach Mike Blair has challenged his team to replicate the high-energy display from last weekend’s win over Dragons against Benetton on Friday as they look to make it four victories on the trot.
The Cheetahs were forced into a late change just hours ahead of the crucial Super Rugby unlocked encounter with the Sharks.
Springboks fullback Willie le Roux has signed with a Japanese Top League club, confirming his expected departure from Premiership club Wasps.