A Sharks lock returns from damage for Sunday’s round-of-16 Problem Cup playoff in opposition to Lyon at Matmut Stadium.
Gerbrandt Grobler is about to make his comeback having recovered from a foot damage that sidelined him for six months. He final performed in his facet’s 21-15 win in opposition to the Stormers at Kings Park on 30 November.
Nonetheless, Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth and fullback Aphelele Fassi haven’t made the journey to France.
Etzebeth hasn’t performed since early December on account of recurring concussion signs after which a hamstring pressure sustained on the Springbok alignment camp, whereas Fassi injured an ankle on the finish of final 12 months.
In keeping with IOL, each are match to play, however coach John Plumtree doesn’t wish to threat them in opposition to Lyon.
They’re, nonetheless, anticipated to be chosen for the Sharks’ upcoming two-match Vodacom URC tour, which incorporates matches in opposition to Edinburgh (18 April) and Ulster (26 April).
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