The only change to the starting line-up sees Bongi Mbonambi start at hooker, with Scarra Ntubeni moving down to the replacements’ bench where he will be joined by fit-again No.8 Nizaam Carr, who replaces Jurie van Vuuren.
Carr, who took over the captaincy earlier this season from injured squad leader Juan de Jongh, missed the Sharks game with a hamstring injury and will, wisely, be blooded back via the bench this week.
Scrumhalf Nic Groom will again lead DHL WP into battle, as he did last week, with young Robert du Preez making his second successive start in the No.10 jersey after his impressive display last week as a late replacement for Kurt Coleman.
DHL WP boss Dobson told the www.wprugby.com website: “We’re fortunate to have Nizaam coming off the bench, from a leadership point of view, after Nic led the team well last week.
“Kurt is obviously still out, but Robert did nicely last week and it’s a great opportunity for him to start his first Absa Currie Cup match at DHL Newlands.
