The South African boss last week confirmed a squad of 56 to attend an in-person camp in Cape Town in early March and he has now confirmed the names of those who will log on for a separate online gathering.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks' injury crisis deepened this week as Springboks Vincent Koch, Jordan Hendrikse, and Makazole Mapimpi were all ruled out ahead of Sunday’s crucial Investec Champions Cup pool match against Bordeaux Bègles at Stade Chaban-Delmas.
Lesser known names must step up if the franchise is to fulfil its aim of winning the URC and Champions Cup this season.
Sharks made it three successive United Rugby Championship victories by beating Stormers 21-15 in Durban.
Rassie Erasmus’ latest Springboks squad selection serves as evidence of two important truths in elite sport: nothing comes easy at the top and winning makes the wheels go round.
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is set to make his Sharks return on Saturday against United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Warriors, after being named to start at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium.
Dragons suffered late heartache as Sharks snatched a 33-30 win at Rodney Parade in the United Rugby Championship thanks to Fez Mbatha’s last-gasp try.