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DHL WP change one for Sharks

PUBLISHED: September 4, 2013


Louis Schreuder is back at scrumhalf for DHL Western Province in the only change to the defending champions’ line-up for Saturday’s top-of-the-table Absa Currie Cup clash against the Sharks at DHL Newlands (19h10).

Regular vice-captain Schreuder replaces Nic Groom in the No.9 shirt, with the latter dropping to the bench after last week’s thrilling 31-31 draw against the MTN Golden Lions in Johannesburg.

Schreuder will partner Kurt Coleman at halfback, with fit-again flyhalf Gary van Aswegen replacing WP Under-21 star Tim Swiel on the bench in the only other change to the Province matchday squad.

Whilst Province are the only unbeaten team in the 2013 Absa Currie Cup competition, the Sharks currently top the log with 14 points from four matches, followed by the Toyota FS Cheetahs and DHL WP on 12 points apiece.

“It’s going to be another tough game (for us),” WP coach Allister Coetzee told www.wprugby.com. “Although it’s a home game for us the Sharks will play with a lot of confidence. We certainly have our work cut out for us (this weekend).”

* Match tickets for Saturday’s clash at DHL Newlands (kick-off 19h10) can be purchased online, by clicking here, from Postnet Outlets or the Newlands Box Office.

Tickets are now also available at the following Western Cape SPAR stores: Old Oak SPAR, SPAR Philippi, SPAR Century & Plattekloof SUPERSPAR, with ALL Western Cape SPAR stores to follow over the next few weeks.

Ticket prices start at just R35 (for standing), with seating tickets priced from R65 to R95. Scholars tickets can be purchased directly from the WP Rugby offices.

The DHL Western Province team to take on the Sharks is as follows:

15. Gio Aplon
14. Gerhard van den Heever
13. Juan de Jongh
12. Damian de Allende
11. Cheslin Kolbe
10. Kurt Coleman
9. Louis Schreuder (vice-captain)
8. Nizaam Carr
7. Rynhardt Elstadt
6. Deon Fourie (captain)
5. De Kock Steenkamp
4. Michael Rhodes
3. Pat Cilliers
2. Tiaan Liebenberg
1. Steven Kitshoff

Replacements:
16. Scarra Ntubeni
17. Brok Harris
18. Gerbrandt Grobler
19. Rohan Kitshoff
20. Nic Groom
21. Gary van Aswegen
22. Michael van der Spuy

Referee: Craig Joubert