Where to watch Sharks v Leinster: Kick-off time, TV channel and team news
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Round 2.
Leinster take on the Sharks in Durban on Saturday as they look to secure their first win of the new United Rugby Championship season.
Leo Cullen’s side suffered a narrow 27-26 defeat to the Lions last weekend and now face a Sharks team bolstered by several returning Springboks.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
When is Sharks v Leinster?
The match takes place on Saturday, October 3, at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm Irish time, which is 6.30pm in South Africa.
What TV channel is Sharks v Leinster on?
The game will be shown live in Ireland on Premier Sports 1, with coverage starting at 5.10pm.
You can also stream it through NOW with the relevant sports subscription.
What is the team news?
Rónan Kelleher returns to captain Leinster as Cullen makes five changes to his starting XV. Robbie Henshaw and Josh van der Flier also come in, while Andrew Porter moves to loosehead.
Caspar Gabriel continues at out-half alongside Fintan Gunne, with Sam Prendergast among the replacements.
André Esterhuizen captains the Sharks, with Thomas du Toit and Edwill van der Merwe starting. Ox Nche and Eben Etzebeth are named on the bench.
Sharks: Luan Giliomee; Edwill van der Merwe, Jurenzo Julius, André Esterhuizen (capt), Lili Bester; Vusi Moyo, Jaden Hendrikse; Thomas du Toit, Esethu Mnebelele, Vincent Koch; Jason Jenkins, Darrien Landsberg; Phepsi Buthelezi, Manu Tshituka, Nick Hatton.
Replacements: Ethan Bester, Ox Nche, Hanro Jacobs, Eben Etzebeth, Matt Romao, Ivan van Zyl, Zekhethelo Siyaya, Ethan Hooker.
Leinster: Todd Lawlor; Tommy O’Brien, Hugh Cooney, Robbie Henshaw, Andrew Osborne; Caspar Gabriel, Fintan Gunne; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher (capt), Thomas Clarkson; Conor O’Tighearnaigh, Alan Spicer; Ryan Baird, Josh van der Flier, Josh Ericson.
Replacements: Gus McCarthy, Alex Usanov, Niall Smyth, Brian Deeny, Ciarán Mangan, Oliver Coffey, Sam Prendergast, Hugo McLaughlin.
