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Rugby: Sharks has new-look team for Challenge Cup round of 16

# Rugby: Sharks coach John Plumtree made several changes for the Challenge Cup round of 16 against Lyon tomorrow evening. André Esterhuizen and Yaw Penxe retained their starting spots. Ntuthuko Mchunu, Fez Mbatha and Ruan Dreyer form the new starting front row, while Corné Rahl and Gerbrandt Grobler start at lock. Tino Mavesere, Jannes Potgieter and captain Nic Hatton will form the loose trio. Bradley Davids and Siya Masuku replace the Hendrikse brothers. Litelihle Bester does duty on the wing with Penxe. Francois Venter partners Esterhuizen at centre and Hakeem Kunene was named at fullback.