Berrick Barnes marks his return to the starting line-up against the Cheetahs.
The Cheetahs overcame the Highlanders 36-19 in Invercargill in Round 4 of the 2013 Super Rugby tournament.
The Cheetahs travel to Invercargill to battle the Highlanders this weekend.
Heinrich Brussow moves into the squad of 22.
The Chiefs punished the Cheetahs 45-3 in Hamilton for another great win for the Hamilton side
The 2012 champions will host the Cheetahs in Hamilton for Round 3 of the 2013 Super Rugby tournament.
The Sharks defeated the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein 29-22 in Round 2 of the 2013 Super Rugby tournament.
Springbok flanker calls career short as of immediate effect
Western Province outplayed the Free State Cheetahs, and fully benefited from the returning Springboks to the squad.
The Sharks managed an impressive and convincing victory over the Free State Cheetahs, with Pat Lambie making a significant contribution to the Durban outfit.
Four new players, who did not tour Australasia, have been included in the Springbok squad, Jaco Taute, Elton Jantjies, CJ van der Linde and Coenie Oosthuizen.