John Plumtree has welcomed back lock Eben Etzebeth, scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse, wing Makazole Mapimpi into the Sharks starting line-up.
The Sharks have received a much-needed boost with the return of several Springbok stars for this weekend’s URC match.
The URC has imposed a hefty sanction on a 31-Test cap Springbok veteran, who plays for the Bulls in the cross-hemisphere competition.
The Springbok flanke has been suspended for three URC matches following his red card for the Bulls in the Round five match against Edinburgh.
Brok Harris will captain the DHL Stormers in the United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff on Friday.
Stedman Gans has remarked on the impact of the Springboks rejoining the Bulls URC squad this week.
Springbok stalwart Willie le Roux is already impressing his Bulls teammates with his commitment in training.
Springbok star Steven Kitshoff is set to make his much-anticipated debut for Ulster Rugby this Saturday, bringing his RWC winning experience.
The Sharks are participating in 16 Days of Activism to raise much-needed funds and awareness to tackle Gender-Based Violence.
World Cup-winning Springbok prop Steve Kitshoff has arrived in Belfast to begin his time as an Ulster player.
Sti Sithole earned three Stormers caps as a 21-year-old and returned to the franchise this season a more experienced player with more than 100 senior caps to his name.
Springbok star Lukhanyo Am has warned that the United Rugby Championship is in for a massive surprise.
GUESS WHO? While most South African teams are gearing up to reintegrate their World Cup winners into the URC fold this coming week, there’s one side that doesn’t have that luxury because they didn’t produce any Springboks this year.
The Bulls have welcomed back their Springboks to Loftus after the World Cup-winners were granted an extended break.
South African rugby took a pounding this weekend, as the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers all lost in the URC.
The Stormers are not losing heart despite a tough string of results on the road and hope to finish their tour on a high against Cardiff on Friday.
The Bulls are hopeful that Marcell Coetzee can avoid a long ban for his tackle on Pierre Schoeman in their clash with Edinburgh.
Follow the action live as the Sharks host Connacht from Kings Park in Durban in the United Rugby Championship.
Follow the action with live scores from the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and the Stormers.
Catch up on the latest injury update for Bongi Mbonambi, with the Sharks and Springbok hooker set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Lukhanyo Am has been selected for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship match between the Sharks and Connacht at Kings Park.
The United Rugby Championship has thrown the book at a pair of Sharks players – banning both for four weeks due to ill-discipline.
South African teams are set to face varied challenges as they head into the fifth round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Follow the action live as the Lions face Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast from 21:35 on Friday night.
Lukhanyo Am is the only player amongst the Springboks who has been released to return to action for the Hollywoodbets Sharks.