Sharks coach John Plumtree has stuck with the bulk of the team that played against the Blue Bulls in the semi-final for Saturdays Currie Cup final against the Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
Plumtree has made only two changes to his starting 15 with the Durban-based Sharks champing at the bit to win their second trophy in a short space of time.
Weather conditions might be a factor and altitude could hinder the Sharks after they played 100 minutes at altitude against the Blue Bulls last weekend at Loftus Versfeld. But the Lions have left no stone unturned in preparing for the crunch final and have a plan in place as they bid to win their first Currie Cup title since 2015.
The Sharks made history in May when they won the European Challenge Cup to become the first South African side to win a European trophy.
Despite the team starting its United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign next week, they are fully focused on Saturdays Currie Cup final.
