Sharks coach John Plumtree is without five of his Springboks for their United Rugby Championship match against Ospreys on Friday.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree has asked fans for patience after his charges earned yet another tight victory in the United Rugby Championship this past weekend.
Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams will be sidelined for the next few weeks as he recovers from a neck injury that has flared up once again.
The Sharks may have got out of jail against Ulster in their United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday, but John Plumtree admits they are nowhere near their best.
Sharks boss John Plumtree explained why Bok behemoth Eben Etzebeth was forced to withdraw at the 11th hour before their United Rugby Championship match against Ulster on Saturday.
Defending Challenge Cup champions, the Sharks, have named their team to play Lyon in Sunday's Challenge Cup Round of 16 knockout clash at Stade Gerland.