Ex-Stormers No.8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe signed for the Sharks to get more game time.
And the Durbanites have not wasted any time to grant him his wish, including him in the starting line-up for their first match of the season against the Bulls in Durban Friday night (7.10pm).
Notshe is one of three new signings included in the first XV, with prop Ox Nche, who joined from the Cheetahs, and flanker James Venter also in line to make their debuts for the Durbanites.
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The side will be led by Springbok midfielder Lukhanyo Am, who will be fed by flyhalf Curwin Bosch.
The latter was mostly used fullback last year and can’t wait to face Bulls veteran and ex-Bok Morne Steyn on Friday night.
Bosch says: “Morne brings a lot of experience to his side, they’ve lost quite a few players overseas and because he’s such a good kicker, we know our discipline and game management need to be sharp."