Although the Sharks are expected to welcome back two of their Springbok stars for their huge United Rugby Championship URC derby against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday, coach JP Pietersen said that they needed to learn to survive without them.
The Sharks biggest problem over the past few years has been when their large contingent of Bok players are unavailable for selection, as their form seems to take a dive during those periods.
That was seen over the past weekend, when their impressive three game winning run, which they enjoyed with a close to full strength team, including back-to-back wins over the in-form Stormers, came to a shuddering halt when their understrength side was comfortably beaten by the Lions .
