Rassie Erasmus is set to assess his playmaking options after two Springbok scrumhalves suffered injuries while playing for their respective teams.
Sharks boss John Plumtree gave injury updates on Springbok stars Eben Etzebeth, Aphelele Fassi and Grant Williams.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi once again leads the Sharks this weekend when they play their final Champions Cup pool game against Bordeaux Begles at the Stade Chaban-Delmas in France.
With the Springboks leading the way on the field, rugby was the big winner off the field at the annual South African Sport Industry Awards this week.
The Springboks don't want to fall into the "Ireland trap" when they face New Zealand in Cape Town this weekend, according to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Grant Williams.
Young Springboks Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Grant Williams stressed the importance of remaining consistent after their victory over the All Blacks in Johannesburg on Saturday.