Sharks to rest Springbok trio

Durban - The Sharks' Springbok trio of Cobus Reinach, Marcell Coetzee and Pat Lambie are all expected to be rested for this weekend's Super Rugby showdown with the Force in line with the agreement with SA Rugby over player management.

The three have earned the break after influential performances during the competition, and the good news that Frans Steyn was cleared to play means he may well take over the flyhalf position from Lambie, although the coaches may not want to break up his midfield partnership with JP Pietersen.

If the pair remain at 12 and 13 respectively, either Fred Zeilinga or Lionel Cronje will step into the No 10 jersey after solid performances for the Sharks XV in the Vodacom Cup.