One change from Kings

Editor

Kings head coach Deon Davids has made one change to his side that will face the Sharks, with Schalk van der Merwe starting at prop.

Van der Merwe replaces the injured Justin Forwood at loosehead as the Kings look to continue their recent run of performances in the competition.

The Kings have won their last two matches, against the Waratahs and Rebels, and will hope to make it three against the Sharks in Port Elizebeth.

Kings: 15 Masixole Banda, 14 Wandile Mjekevu, 13 Berton Klaasen, 12 Luzuko Vulindlu, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Lionel Cronjé (c), 9 Louis Schreuder, 8 Andisa Ntsila, 7 Tyler Paul, 6 Chris Cloete, 5 Wilhelm van der Sluys, 4 Irne Herbst, 3 Ross Geldenhuys, 2 Martin Bezuidenhout, 1 Schalk van der Merwe
Replacements: 16 Kurt Haupt/Tango Balekile, 17 Chris Heiberg, 18 Dayan van der Westhuizen, 19 Lubabalo Mtyanda, 20 Stefaan Willemse, 21 Johan Steyn, 22 Nicolaas Hanekom, 23 Pieter-Steyn de Wet

Date: Saturday, May 13
Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Kick-off: 17:15 local (15:15 GMT)
Referee: Federico Anselmi
Assistant Referees: Quinton Immelman, AJ Jacobs
TMO: Christie du Preez