High noon at Kings Park
Attack-minded Western Province and slippery Sharks square up as the curtain comes down on the rugby season
Western Province coach John Dobson has signalled his attacking intent by selecting Damian Willemse at fullback for Saturday’s Currie Cup final against the Sharks at Kings Park. Willemse‚ who has played flyhalf and centre at first-class level‚ comes into the last line with Dillyn Leyds moving to left wing. Ruhan Nel‚ who started on the left wing in last week’s semifinal win over the Golden Lions‚ has now been relocated to outside centre in place of the injured EW Viljoen. Up front, Dobson has reshuffled his pack because of injury to flank Jaco Coetzee. Sikhumbuzo Notshe comes in as a straight replacement, while Cobus Wiese returns to the starting line-up with Kobus van Dyk dropping to the bench as WP look to up their physicality for the match. "We think the Sharks will come with a big kicking game‚ both contestable and distance, and having two fullbacks on the field will be useful‚" Dobson said. "Damian also gives us some good kicking options. We’ve also worked hard on getting Damian...
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