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The Sharks are looking to close out their overseas leg of the United Rugby Championship pool stages on a winning note against Ulster at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.
With only two changes to his starting XV, head coach John Plumtree has largely stuck with the same team that defeated Edinburgh last week. Jason Jenkins comes in for the injured Emile van Heerden at lock, while James Venter starts ahead of Phepsi Buthelezi as the two loose forwards swap jerseys for this match.
Speaking from the team's camp in Belfast, Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen revealed that the team is in a good mental space and looking to finish off the two-week tour on a high before returning to play two home games at Kings Park.
"We've taken a lot of learnings from our game against Edinburgh, and we've had a good training week leading into this match against Ulster," said the World Cup winner.
"The boys are looking focused and ready for the task ahead, everyone is in high spirits and the mood in the camp is great.
"We've had a good tour so far, but we know we have a big, big game against Ulster. It's a massive game for them, their last home game and they'll be amped. They also have some players who will feature in their last ever home game for Ulster and we're expecting a lot from them.
"It's going to be physical and fast, they are a great attacking side so our defence needs to be on point and we also need to be sharp with our attack to execute all the opportunities we get, and hopefully we put in a strong finish to the tour."
Sharks - 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Ethan Hooker, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jordan Hendrikse, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Siya Kolisi, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 James Venter, 5 Jason Jenkins, 4 Eben Etzebeth (c), 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche.
Replacements: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Manu Tshituka, 20 Phepsi Buthelezi, 21 Bradley Davids, 22 Siya Masuku, 23 Jurenzo Julius.
