Rugby legend Ma'a Nonu on the bench for Sharks against All Blacks

The  Sharks welcome the All Blacks to Kings Park on Tuesday evening for a historic second tour match as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry comes to Durban.

Despite the demands on squad depth, with several players on national duty and a Currie Cup campaign to negotiate, Sharks head coach JP Pietersen, has assembled an exceptionally exciting side that blends youth with vast experience, including players with Test-level credentials.

The inclusion of All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu, who joined the team this Tuesday, has been named among the replacements and is sure to add further excitement to an already highly anticipated clash. Nick Hatton will captain the side, which features a number of players from the Sharks' United Rugby Championship pre-season squad.

The match also provides an opportunity to welcome back several familiar faces who have forged their names in Durban, while adding international experience to the occasion through the inclusion of players such as Nemo Roelofse, the 120kg loosehead prop, who has been plying his trade with Racing 92 in France, and lock Hendre Stassen, who has also played in France with Stade Français.

Pietersen has once again embraced his philosophy that "if he's good enough, he's old enough", with young stars Vusi Moyo and Zekhethelo Siyaya named in the starting XV. Rambo Kubekha, Matt Romao and Luan Giliomee are among the impact players who will look to make their mark from the bench.

For the Sharks, Tuesday's clash represents more than simply a pre-season fixture. It is an opportunity for a new generation of Sharks players to test themselves against one of the most iconic teams in world rugby, while Durban plays host to one of the sport's most celebrated rivalries.

The historic encounter at Kings Park kicks off at 1910.

Sharks - 15 Zekhethelo Siyaya, 14 Donovan Don, 13 Jurenzo Julius, 12 Murray Koster, 11 Litelihle Bester, 10 Vusi Moyo, 9 Bradley Davids, 8 Nick Hatton (c), 7 Manu Tshituka, 6 Phepsi Buthelezi, 5 Emile van Heerden, 4 Hendre Stassen, 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Eduan Swart, 1 Nemo Roelofse.

Replacements: 16 Liam van Wyk, 17 Rambo Kubekha, 18 Simphiwe Ngobese, 19 Vincent Tshituka, 20 Matt Romao, 21 Ivan van Zyl, 22 Luan Giliomee, 23 Ma'a Nonu.

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