Gurthro Steenkamp and Gert Muller, both seasoned props originally from South Africa, will front up against the Sharks at the Stade Ernest Wallon in Toulouse this evening.
Kiwi hooker Corey Flynn, familiar to many fans from his days with the Crusaders, completes a strong front row. Another former Super Rugby superstar, Blues flyhalf Luke McAlister, will run the backline.
Also look out for the hulking form of French back-rower Imanol Harinordoquy, sure to have an impact off the bench.
Toulouse: 15 Thomas Ramos ; 14 Timoci Matanavou, 13 Arthur Bonneval, 12 Jarrod Poï, 11 Alexis Palisson ; 10 Luke McAlister, 9 David Mélé ; 8 Gregory Lamboley, 7 Gillian Galan, 6 François Cros ; 5 Edwin Maka, 4 Romain Millo ; 3 Gert Muller, 2 Corey Flynn, 1 Gurthro Steenkamp.
Subs(from) : Kakovin, Tolofua, Marchand, Aldegheri, Tialata, Tekori, Manukula, Harinordoquy, Tuinukuafe, Tebaldini, Bouyxou, Tolofua, Bienvenu, Rauga, Kunatani, Billard.
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Not too sure what to make of that side. Definitely scattered with some quality in between a lot of unknown. But i guess thats what french sides are all like…filled with potential but not sure if it will be shown on the day.
Good luck Sharks! (and please no injuries)
At what time tonight is the game (SA time), good old Sir?
@Uli Boelie (Comment 3) : 21:40
@Seth101 (Comment 4) : Baie dankie 🙂
Springbok and Sharks flanker Marcell Coetzee is set to join Ulster on a three-year deal from the 2016-17 season.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, Coetzee will make the move after Super Rugby, with Ulster having been on the hunt for a replacement for Cardiff-bound Nick Williams.
Although reports last week linked Ryan Kankowski with a move to Belfast, those have since been quashed. Instead, Ulster’s contingent of non-Irish qualified players for next season is expected to be made up of Coetzee, Ruan Pienaar, Franco van der Merwe and Charles Piutau.
Should be a fun game to watch. Might not be their strongest team,but it’s not ours either. The guys who will probably play backup will now have a good oppertunity to show the selectors (and fans) what they are capable of
ok I actually only know two of their players. Go Sharks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just after 21:00 think it’s 21:35
Greetings from France
@robdylan (Comment 10) : Trying to make the rest of us jealous? 😉
@robdylan (Comment 10) : Enjoy boss! Any sort of meetup planned with the team or coaching staff?
@Rvw (Comment 6) : Pretty sure that’s not going to happen
@Rvw (Comment 6) : I just read the same thing. I wonder how true this is. Anyone here in the know…Rob?
@robdylan (Comment 10) : Leaving a very cold and snowy Nuevic and heading south to Toulouse
@vanmartin (Comment 12) : I’m in the same hotel so am running into them pretty much constantly
@durbsguy (Comment 15) : Awesome. We must try meet. What time do you arrive?
@Hulk (Comment 14) : It’s a story that’s developing. I’m trying to get to the bottom of it while I’m here.
@robdylan (Comment 16) : How do they feel about being stalked?
Take them for a beer at the Babylon, they are free..
@Salmonoid the Subtle (Comment 19) : they know me by now 🙂
@robdylan (Comment 20) : 😆 😎
@robdylan (Comment 18) : Best of luck with your investigation. Marcell doesn’t strike me as a good liar so ask him straight out and if he blushes mystery solved
On another note it must be awesome running into the boys.
@robdylan (Comment 16) : excellent planning boss!!!!!!! Stalk them until they give you all the secret stories!!!!!!! 😈
Sharks confirm Marcell is leaving…