Eben Etzebeth is set to miss the opening rounds of the Rugby Championship after Sharks boss Neil Powell revealed his shoulder injury was worse than initially thought.
The Sharks are waiting on medical assessments for Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Jaden Hendrikse who suffered injuries in their win over Munster.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has sung the praises of Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell and said he is enjoying life under the former South Africa Sevens head coach's guidance.
Sharks captain Siya Kolisi, alongside teammates Jaden Hendrikse, Eben Etzebeth and Makazole Mapimpi, are the only South Africans nominated for the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year.
Eben Etzebeth walked around with a broad smile at SA Rugby headquarters on Tuesday after he capped off a significant year on and off the field by being crowned the SA Rugby Player of the Year.
Eben Etzebeth has been justly rewarded for his excellent performances throughout 2022 by being voted SA Rugby's Player of the Year.