Botes in as Sharks change three

Veteran Jacques Botes returns to the Sharks' starting XV for what will be his Kings Park swansong when the defending Currie Cup champions host the Golden Lions in Durban on Friday.


The return of the loose forward at the expense of Khaya Majola, is one of three changes made by coach Brad MacLeod-Henderson to his side for a game the hosts must win if they want to retain any hope of claiming a home semi-final.

Lock Stephan Lewies and prop Thomas du Toit are both back from injury and start in place of JC Astle and Dale Chadwick respectively.

Hooker Kyle Cooper has been bracketed with Monde …