The Sharks are reportedly determined to invite several World Cup-winning Springboks to Durban as part of their overhaul of their squad for next season.
The Sharks are currently bottom of the Vodacom URC after a difficult first half of the season and plans are in place to ensure John Plumtree has a stronger squad to work with next season.
according to network 24The Sharks are keen to bring Andre Esterhuizen back to Kings Park, while they are also in talks with Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane.
Esterhuizen started his career with the Sharks and made 73 appearances before joining Harlequins, helping England win the Premiership in 2021.
The 29-year-old would be the natural replacement for Rohan Janse van Rensburg, who will join French side Bordeaux next season.
However, negotiations for the Bok center have reportedly become complicated after Harlequins demanded a transfer fee of £500,000 (approximately R11 million) to release Esterhuizen from his contract until June 2025. ing.
The Sharks should find their path to signing Nyakane much easier, although the two-time World Cup winner is also in talks to return to the Vodacom Bulls.
Nyakane is reportedly keen to become a scrum coach when he retires, but the Sharks could benefit from his ability to play on both sides of the scrum.
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