The Sharks will have to be on point when they line up against Saracens at Kings Park, especially with the visitors coming off a comprehensive 47-10 victory against Clermont Auvergne last week, in which they scored an impressive seven tries to outplay the opposition.
The English club are also currently second on the Gallagher Premiership table after an overwhelming victory against Newcastle at home, meaning the Durbanites will have to deliver an all-round top-drawer performance to change their fortunes this season.
However, this does represent a fresh start for the Sharks as JP Pietersen steps into his first game at the helm as interim head coach.
The Sharks have only won one and drawn one of their six URC matches before suffering a heavy 56-19 defeat against Toulouse in the Champions Cup last week, but they do welcome back a host of Springboks for this clash against Saracens.
LIVE SCORING: Sharks v Saracens
Sharks v Saracens
- Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
- Venue: Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
- SA Time: 17:15
- Referee: Luc Ramos (France)
- TV: SuperSport
SHARKS – 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Edwill van der Merwe, 13 Ethan Hooker, 12 Andre Esterhuizen (c), 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 George Whitehead, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Siya Kolisi, 5 Emile van Heerden, 4 Jason Jenkins, 3 Hanro Jacobs, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Phatu Ganyane.
Subs: 16 Eduan Swart, 17 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 18 Mawande Mdanda, 19 Marvin Orie, 20 Matt Romao, 21 Nick Hatton, 22 Jaden Hendrikse, 23 Jordan Hendrikse.
