It was winners all round when Sharks coach John Plumtree announced Andr Esterhuizen in the midfield for tomorrows Currie Cup semi-final against the Bulls in Pretoria (5pm kick-off).
Two weeks ago, Rassie Erasmus said Esterhuizen had suffered a three-month injury in training in Durban, but it seems the Springbok coach received a worst-case-scenario report.
The burly Esterhuizen partners former Bok Francois Venter at centre in a strong backline that includes rising star Ethan Hooker on the wing.
This is because the Sharks have injuries at wing, and also because Plumtree wants to see what Hooker can do in a different position.
Ethan has not played wing before, but it is something I want to look at because although we know he is a centre, circumstances change throughout the season and it is good to know that you have options, the coach said yesterday.
