Pumas stick with tried and trusted lineup for Currie Cup semi-final showdown

The defending champion Pumas have named an unchanged match-day squad for their semi-final clash against the Sharks at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

MUST READ | Currie Cup preview: Four left, who will make it through to the final?

NO CHANGES FOR PUMAS

The Pumas clinched a hard-fought 27-17 win over Griquas in the final round of league phase action last weekend to book their place in the playoffs.

And now coach Jimmy Stonehouse has rewarded his players by selecting the same team for the Pumas’ Currie Cup semi-final challenge against Joey Mongalo’s Sharks.

There are two playmakers in the Pumas starting lineup, with Titus de Beer at flyhalf and Devon Williams at fullback.

No 5 lock Shane Kirkwood will again lead the team, while Pumas blindside flank Francois Kleinhans will be one to watch in this match.

ALSO READ | Fantastic four: Currie Cup semi-final lineup confirmed

TEAM FOR CURRIE CUP SEMI-FINAL

Pumas — 15 Devon Williams, 14 Andrew Kota, 13 Diego Appolis, 12 Ali Mgijima, 11 Etienne Taljaard, 10 Tinus de Beer, 9 Chriswill September, 8 Kwanda Dimaza, 7 Francois Kleinhans, 6 Andre Fouche, 5 Shane Kirkwood (captain), 4 Deon Slabbert, 3 Simon Raw, 2 Pieter Jacobs, 1 Corne Fourie.
Subs: 16 Darnell Osuagwu, 17 Etienne Janeke, 18 Deward Martitz, 19 Malembe Mpofu, 20 Ruwald van der Merwe, 21 Giovan Snyman, 22 Gene Willemse, 23 Wian van Niekerk.