Gold searching for winning formula
Gold named a 32-man squad who will depart for France on Monday for two matches. They will play European Champions Toulon on February 5 and Toulouse on February 11.
"We looking forward to this tour," said Gold. "We've had a good pre-season and we eager to test combinations and get some game time under our belt.
"The quality of opposition we will be facing will ensure that we get the necessary preparation we require ahead of the start of our Super Rugby campaign."
Certain players who form part of the Sharks' provisional Super Rugby squad have not been considered for selection due to injury/rehab.
Sharks squad: Christiaan de Bruin, Andre Esterhuizen, Coenie Oosthuizen, Cobus Reinach, Daniel du Preez, Garth April, Dave McDuling, Heimar Williams, Etienne Oosthuizen, Joe Pietersen, Franco Marais, Johan Deysel, Francois Kleinhans, Lwazi Mvovo, Gerhard Engelbrecht, Michael Claassens, Hyron Andrews, Odwa Ndungane, Jean-Luc du Preez, Patrick Lambie, Juan Schoeman, Paul Jordaan, Kyle Cooper, S’bura Sithole, Lourens Adriaanse, Stefan Ungerer, Marcell Coetzee, Wandile Mjekevu, Philip van der Walt, Willie le Roux, Ruan Botha, Tendai Mtawarira.
