Centre Andre Esterhuizen has been dominated out for 4 to 6 weeks with a knee damage, however the Sharks are set to welcome again two fit-again Springboks.
Coach John Plumtree supplied an damage replace on Tuesday following Saturday’s 24-20 defeat to the DHL Stormers in Cape City.
Esterhuizen left the sector within the forty seventh minute after being cleaned out at a ruck by Stormers substitute centre Jean-Luc du Plessis, who was penalised for his actions however escaped a card.
“Andre has had a scan. We’re hoping he gained’t want an operation,” mentioned Plumtree. “It seems to be like he will probably be out for between 4 to 6 weeks, nonetheless he will probably be seeing a specialist for an additional replace on his damage.”
Fullback Aphelele Fassi, who was carted off concurrently his Bok teammate, will see an orthopaedic specialist in Durban for his ankle, which is the “foremost concern”, in keeping with Plumtree.
The timeline for Fassi’s layoff has but to be established, which can be the case for the third Sharks participant to be injured final Saturday, lock Emile van Heerden, who will see a knee specialist in Durban.
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In an enormous increase for the Sharks, Plumtree confirmed that Bok lock Eben Etzebeth – who missed each of their festive season fixtures towards the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers – ought to be out there for his or her subsequent match, towards Toulouse at Kings Park on 11 January, however has yet another sway check to do for concussion signs.
Bok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will get an X-ray later within the week to make sure his hand has healed correctly and is practical however “ought to be OK for the conflict towards Toulouse”, Plumtree mentioned.
Bok centre Lukhanyo Am and free forwards Vincent Tshituka and James Venter all nonetheless have to endure health assessments to find out their availability.
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