Jordan Hendrikse returns to the flyhalf position for the Lions as they face off against the Sharks in Round 11 of the United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Lions have been dealt a blow with the news that star flanker Emmanuel Tshituka will miss this weekend's URC clash against the Bulls at Ellis Park.
A career-ending medical condition has forced the Lions' talented loosehead prop Rhynardt Rijnsburger to retire from the sport.
Johan Goosen kicked a late penalty from inside his own half to send the Bulls into the United Rugby Championship top four after a thrilling 30-28 win over the Lions in Pretoria.
The Bulls and Lions have named their sides to do battle in this weekend's only United Rugby Championship clash.
The Ospreys scored three tries in the last eight minutes to stun the Lions 28-38 in Johannesburg in their Challenge Cup clash on Sunday.