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Durban - It is clear the Sharks are hurting, but if Springbok wing JP Pietersen is right, Frans Steyn could be the lift needed ahead of their clash against Super Rugby leaders the Hurricanes this weekend.
Speaking from their base in Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand, a sombre sounding Pietersen said that Steyn’s return to the side will be a boon, especially considering they lost Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach (fractured hand) in their first match on tour.
Steyn has finally served out his six week ban for a tip tackle on Chiefs flyhalf Aaron Cruden in round six. The Bok centre will either slot in at flyhalf or centre and the former seems more likely, as the Sharks need a more experienced head to dictate proceedings.
