Sharks kick off through Bosch

Phepsi Bhutelezi leads his side out, this youngster has a lot of promise

The sides are out

Curwin Bosch is the only Springbok in the Sharks starting side

The sides are out and a timely reminder that the Lions only have one backline player on the bench with Finn Russell man alone among the finishing eight

There are a number of match ups that are key to focus on tonight but the 12 battle between Louw and Aki will be a big one. Both midfielders playing in the 100kg category and it could be an epic battle

The sides are back in the change rooms, doing their final prep and getting ready to take to the field

Lions managing director Ben Calveley on Sky Sports
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"We certainly think it is [a good idea to play this game].

"We see it as a positive, we're showing we can overcome all the challenges facing us."


Calveley: "Nearly all the Lions touring party have been double jabbed. The vast majority have been double jabbed."

Welcome to Johannesburg as the Sharks get ready to 'host' the British and Irish Lions. There was a slight hiccup in preperation and the game today with a number of positive tests returned but the game will still go ahead despite a number of players missing out. Live updates to follow

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