**Siya Kolisi will captain the Cell C Sharks when they welcome the Scarlets to Durban in the season's first cross-hemisphere clash to be staged on South African soil.** This fixture - rescheduled after Covid-19 forced its postponement in November - kicks off four consecutive weekends of north-versus-south action in the country. World Cup-winning Springboks skipper Kolisi is handed the captaincy in the absence of Lukhanyo Am, who has joined Kobelco Kobe Steelers on a short-term deal. Jeremy Ward takes Am's spot at outside centre while Reniel Hugo and Sikhumbuzo Notshe also come into the side who beat Benetton 29-7 last time out. Corey Baldwin will make his first appearance of the season for Scarlets having broken his foot during pre-season. He replaces the injured Ryan Conbeer on the wing. Sam Costelow replaces Rhys Patchell (calf) while Dane Blacker takes over from British & Irish Lion Gareth Davies, who has rejoined the Wales squad. Archie Hughes, 19, is set to make his URC debut from the bench as Scarlets attempt to build on last week's impressive home victory over Glasgow Warriors.
