Overview

• Lukhanyo Am says he needs game time and form to earn a recall and believes he knows what it takes to rejoin the Springboks.
• Recently back from a knee injury, the 42-cap World Cup winner last played for South Africa against England in November and missed the Rugby Championship.
• The Sharks are winless after a 35-19 loss to Glasgow and a 17-17 draw with the Dragons, with Am set to be a key figure against Leinster in Dublin.
• Makazole Mapimpi and Ethan Hooker return to bolster the Sharks’ backline, which Am described as a significant boost to their approach.
• Springbok coaches have indicated interest in reintegrating Am once fully up to speed, with a confirmed November tour to Japan, France, Italy, Ireland and Wales offering the next window.