SHARKS IN FULL FORCE

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The Sharks won’t be able to stroll over the Force even if they are putting on their best, but they will have a chance to test their character and belief which is at an all-time high, according to word coming out of the camp.

There are a few other reasons for the Sharks and their management to be smiling this week as they welcome back star flyhalf Pat Lambie, who returns from a vertebrae injury sustained against the Waratahs some eight weeks back.

Lambie comes back through the bench just in time to take the reins from his deputy, Curwin Bosch, who will be heading off to the Under-20 Boks tomorrow.

The Sharks have also put some distance between themselves and the only team to threaten their shot at a play-off wild card, the Jaguares.

This may be why coach Du Preez has felt it a good chance to hand a debut to Under-20 Bok winger Sbu Nkosi, who replaces Lwazi Mvovo.

There are also other selections which point to the coach having faith in his entire squad rather than just a select XV.

Thomas du Toit keeps veteran Beast Mtawarira out of the starting line-up for a second week while Chiliboy Ralepelle also gets an extended run at hooker.

Etienne Oosthuizen returns in a rotation of the locks while the flanks remain the same as Philip van der Walt teams up with the twins.

Michael Claassens holds down the No 9 jersey alongside Bosch at No 10, and outside the prodigal talent is Ward who impressed in his less familiar position of 12 last week.

Kobus van Wyk is also back after missing two games thanks to injury.