The Sharks have received a major boost with the inclusion of Springbok stars Eben Etzebeth, Jaden Hendrikse and Makazole Mapimpi in their side to face the Dragons in Durban on Saturday.
Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse admits he still can't quite believe he is about to make his debut for South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.
The Springbok Rugby World Cup squad in France is packed with experienced campaigners who have seen it all before, but there are those who will cherish this new opportunity.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber knows what he has in electric scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse.
The Sharks are waiting on medical assessments for Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Jaden Hendrikse who suffered injuries in their win over Munster.
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.