Sharks head coach JP Pietersen is confident the bulk of his injured stars will return in time for their URC opening block, starting with next week's clash against the Lions.
The Sharks have started their United Rugby Championship preparations with a sizeable casualty ward — but coach JP Pietersen is confident the cavalry is on its way.
After several injury-hit seasons in which the Sharks’ unavailable list has at times stretched into the 20s, Pietersen hopes to have most of his walking wounded back in action by the third round of the URC, the away match to the Stormers.
That would give the Durban club a significant boost ahead of their opening matches, at home against the Ospreys on September 26 before hosting Leinster on October 3.
First up, however, are two pre-season fixtures against South Western Districts in George on Friday and the Lions on September 11.
