Sharks head coach John Plumtree has confirmed that Siya Kolisi's late withdrawal ahead of their URC clash against the Bulls on Saturday was injury-related.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi's second stint with the Sharks could come to a premature end as he is reportedly keen to return to the Stormers.
Sergeal Petersen makes his return this weekend when the Bulls take on the Sharks in Durban for round 8 of the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship.
The Sharks have been bolstered by the return of several key Springbok stars for Saturday's massive URC derby against the Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
Springbok backrower Elrigh Louw believes his Bulls teammates require little motivation ahead of their highly anticipated United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
The Leicester Tigers scored eight tries in their 56-17 win over the Sharks in the Champions Cup clash on Saturday, making it a busy afternoon for Handre Pollard.