Steven Kitshoff will warm up for a potential reunion with the DHL Stormers by starting for Ulster against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Springbok loosehead Kitshoff will pack down in an experienced Ulster team named by interim head coach Richie Murphy for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match at Kings Park.
The two-time World Cup winner could face his former team the Stormers in Cape Town next weekend.
Ulster have recalled veteran Ireland lock Iain Henderson, who captains the team in his return from Six Nations duty.
Inside centre Stuart McCloskey also returns to the team’s starting lineup after his Ireland duties as he pairs up with James Hume, who captained Ulster to a bonus-point win against Dragons RFC.
John Cooney and Billy Burns form an all-Ireland halfback pair, while Mike Lowry and Ethan McIlroy start on the wings and five-cap Ireland international Will Addison completes the backline at fullback.
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