Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth believes they could run out their strongest team yet in Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says the disappointing results of the Sharks this season will not have a major impact on his decision-making when it comes to selection for the Springboks.
Sharks winger and former World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Werner Kok has joined Irish club Ulster on a two-year deal.
Montpellier are in the market for another flyhalf and L'Equipe reports that three-Test Springbok and Sharks playmaker Curwin Bosch is on their radar.
The Lions did not let a 30-minute delay due to thunderstorms deter them as they completed an impressive 40-10 bonus-point victory over the woeful Sharks at Ellis Park.
United Rugby Championship action resumes this weekend with the Sharks travelling to Johannesburg to take on the Lions on Saturday afternoon.