Sharks coach Sean Everitt has not quite thrown the baby out with the bath water‚ but injuries have forced him to trust his youngsters for Saturday’s critical Super Rugby Unlocked clash against the Pumas in Mbombela.

His fresh starting 15 sees Phendulani Buthelezi at eighthman‚ Dylan Richardson at open side flank‚ JJ van der Mescht at lock and Dan Jooste at hooker. John-Hubert Meyer replaces Thomas du Toit at tighthead prop as the Sharks make changes that appear to be a response to the bullying they received at the hands of the Bulls recently...

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