Overview

• Sharks coach John Plumtree named a 65-man group for 2025-26 and confirmed roughly nine URC players are unavailable in addition to the Springboks.
• Plumtree flagged injuries at lock to Corne Rahl and Emile van Heerden, a fresh setback for Siya Masuku, and Jordan Hendrikse’s ongoing long-term absence.
• The Sharks begin with a three-match tour against Glasgow Warriors, the Dragons and Leinster next week.
• To bolster depth, the Sharks promoted Junior Boks Vusi Moyo, Matt Romao, Jaco Williams and Ceano Everson, and brought in loan options plus recruits Ross Braude and Eduan Swart.
• All four South African sides face three away games in their first five; the Bulls and Stormers open with two at home and are expected to start without their Bok contingent.