Plumtree hopes strongest Sharks team yet will deliver results ... starting with UIster

Sharks coach John Plumtree says the match-day 23 selected for Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster at Kings Park is easily the strongest he's had at his disposal.

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth returns from a knee operation to start at lock, with loose-head prop Ntuthuko Mchunu playing in his 50th international game for the franchise.

Critically, versatile Springbok prop Vincent Koch has been named on the bench, ensuring the Sharks have match-end stamina, which is something that has failed them in recent fixtures.