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Rugby: Sharks stick to young players for Currie Cup clash with Griquas

# Rugby: Sharks coach JP Pietersen is sticking with his young team for Friday’s Currie Cup clash with the Griquas in Kimberley. Junior Springbok Bathobele Hlekani gets his first start of the season at flank after making his debut in last year’s Currie Cup at lock. Other changes in the forwards see Bryce Calvert returning at hooker, Deon Slabbert at lock and Matt Romao at flank. SA Under 20 star Ceano Everson is the scrumhalf, while Paschal Ekeji and SA Sevens star, Christie Grobbelaar, are the new wings.