Sharks welcome back Bok, rest others

A Springbok is set to make his return from injury for the Sharks in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against the Sale Sharks in Manchester.

Netwerk24 reports that Vincent Koch is in line for his first appearance in two months after recovering from a shoulder injury.

The Springbok tighthead has been sidelined since October after picking up the injury in the Sharks’ Vodacom URC clash against Ulster at Kings Park.

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While the Sharks have yet to confirm their touring squad, interim coach JP Pietersen is understood to have left several Springboks – including Siya Kolisi, Aphelele Fassi and Grant Williams – in Durban.

Players reportedly available for the match include hooker Eduan Swart, tighthead prop Mawande Mdanda, and loose forwards Emmanuel Tshituka and Nick Hatton, while centre Jurenzo Julius could also return after missing the last four matches.

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The Sharks are fifth in Pool 1 going into round three of the Champions Cup, after a heavy away loss to Toulouse and a home win against Saracens, but are only a point behind Saracens, Toulouse and Sale, who occupy positions two, three and four respectively.

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