🏉🦈 Exciting night of rugby ahead! Cardiff takes on the Sharks in Durban this Friday with high hopes for the United Rugby Championship play-offs. After last week’s tough 40-7 loss against the Bulls, Cardiff aims to bounce back at Kings Park, a venue where they’ve triumphed on their last two visits. Currently standing 5th in the URC table, they face a Sharks squad sitting 11th but on a hot streak and fresh off a stunning 45-0 victory over Munster.
Cardiff fans will be thrilled to see Wales international James Botham back on the field and Taulupe Faletau making his first start since New Year’s Day. Kick-off is at 5pm UK time, and you can catch all the action live on Premier Sports 2.
Here’s the line-up:
**For Sharks**: Luan Giliomee, Yaw Penxe, Ethan Hooker, Andre Esterhuizen (capt), Makazole Mapimpi, Jordan Hendrikse, Bradley Davids, Phatu Ganyane, Fez Mbatha, Hanro Jacobs, Jason Jenkins, Emile van Heerden, Phepsi Buthelezi, Vincent Tshituka, Nick Hatton.
**For Cardiff**: Ioan Lloyd, Mason Grady, Harri Millard, Ben Thomas, Iwan Stephens, Callum Sheedy, Johan Mulder, Corey Domachowski, Liam Belcher (capt), Keiron Assiratti, Josh McNally, Rory Thornton, James Botham, Dan Thomas, Taulupe Faletau.
Stay tuned for live updates and cheer on Cardiff as they strive to secure a win! 🏆👏 #URC #CardiffRugby #RugbyUnited