05 Mar 2015

Etzebeth, Burger return for Stormers

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Eben Etzebeth (Gallo Images)

Cape Town - Eben Etzebeth and Schalk Burger have both been named in the Stormers' 23-man squad for Saturday's all-South African Super Rugby clash against the Sharks at Newlands (19:10 kick-off).

Etzebeth picked up a chest injury during pre-season action in late January and will make his first competitive appearance for the Stormers since July 2013, while Burger - who was named on the bench - is back in the selection mix after returning from his club rugby commitments in Japan.

Powerhouse lock Etzebeth comes in for the injured Jurie van Vuuren (shoulder) in the No 4 jersey, while Argentine international Manuel Carizza moves up from the bench to replace Ruan Botha (minor concussion) in the No 5 shirt.

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