Double World Cup winner Vincent Koch returns for the Sharks as they face the Sale Sharks in their Champions Cup clash in Manchester on Saturday.
Four fringe players have become victims of the Springboks' shock loss to the Wallabies at Ellis Park this past Saturday.
With a plethora of injuries and an ageing forward pack, the 2025 international season will undoubtedly see some new front row forwards donning the Springbok jersey.
Springbok wing Edwill van der Merwe and prop Vincent Koch celebrated significant milestones in the Boks' victorious start to the season on Saturday.
Springbok prop Frans Malherbe made a heartfelt gesture to fellow front-rower Vincent Koch for his 50th cap this weekend.
The Sharks will look to build continuity from last week's United Rugby Championship victory over Ulster when they host Edinburgh at Kings Park on Saturday afternoon.