The Griquas are yet to record a victory this season, while the Sharks have started gaining some momentum in the tournament.

The Peacock Blues have a habit of upsetting big teams in the Diamond City, and the Sharks in particular have struggled against them.

New Griquas lock, Cameron Lindsay, told OFM Sport that they have the potential to be the Sharks.

“We know our season hasn't gone according to plan so far, but we are going to put up a big fight against the Sharks on Friday.

“The most important thing is to go out there, show a massive fight, never give up and just keep going.

“We definitely have the ability to beat them and I am just looking forward to contributing to the Griquas and making sure the team does well.

“They always struggle to play in Kimberley, but if we stick to our systems and fight hard, then I think we are in for a good chance.”

Lindsay, who schooled in KwaZulu-Natal, recently joined the Griquas from their old rivals, the Pumas and earns his first start for the Northern Cape team on Friday.

This evenings’ game at Tafel Lager Park kicks off at 19:00.

Tafel Lager Griquas - 15 Masixole Banda, 14 Ederies Arendse, 13 Harlon Klaasen, 12 Johnathan Francke, 11 Eduan Keyter, 10 George Whitehead (captain), 9 Zak Burger, 8 Johan Momsen, 7 Stefan Willemse, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Cameron Lindsay, 4 Adre Smith, 3 Ewald van der Westhuizen, 2 HJ Luus, 1 Mox Mxoli. Replacements - 16 Monde Hadebe, 17 Andrew Beerwinkel, 18 Madot Mabokela, 19 Carl Els, 20 CJ Velleman, 21 Theo Maree, 22 Tinus de Beer, 23 Daniel Kasende, 24 Bandisa Ndlovu, 25 Ewan Coetzee, 26 Ashlon Davids.
 
Sharks - 15 Anthony Volmink, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Jeremy Ward (captain), 12 Marius Louw, 11 Madosh Tambwe, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Sanele Nohamba, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi, 7 Thembelani Bholi, 6 James Venter, 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Ruben van Heerden, 3 John-Hubert Meyer, 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 1 Ox Nche. Replacements - 16 Daniel Jooste, 17 Mzamo Majola, 18 Khwezi Mona, 19 JJ van der Mescht, 20 Dylan Richardson, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Sbu Nkosi.

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