The Sharks have secured the futures of Springbok veterans Vincent Koch and Bongi Mbonambi, keeping both players in Durban for the long term.
Sharks anchor Vincent Koch gave some insight into the shift in team culture that came when JP Pietersen took over the coaching reins.
Double World Cup winner Vincent Koch returns for the Sharks as they face the Sale Sharks in their Champions Cup clash in Manchester on Saturday.
Four fringe players have become victims of the Springboks' shock loss to the Wallabies at Ellis Park this past Saturday.
With a plethora of injuries and an ageing forward pack, the 2025 international season will undoubtedly see some new front row forwards donning the Springbok jersey.
Springbok wing Edwill van der Merwe and prop Vincent Koch celebrated significant milestones in the Boks' victorious start to the season on Saturday.