Sharks interim head coach JP Pietersen has provided an update on Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi following the Sharks’ dramatic 28–23 Investec Champions Cup victory over Saracens in Durban.
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi is likely to miss the rest of the international season after having surgery on his ankle this week.
Aphelele Fassi will start at fullback for the Springboks' Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, after Willie le Roux was ruled out with a training niggle.
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi is ready to take on a new role in the team after being identified as a possible goal-kicking solution against Australia.
Springbok prop Ox Nche and fullback Aphelele Fassi are expecting a physical encounter against Australia in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez and fullback Aphelele Fassi are relishing the chance to unleash against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town on Saturday.