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Sharks issue statement on Esterhuizen and reveal reinforcements

By Angus Opperman
Monday 26 Oct 2026
CARDIFF, WALES – OCTOBER 23: Andre Esterhuizen of Sharks leaves the field injured during the United Rugby Championship match between Cardiff Rugby and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Cardiff Arms Park on October 23, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Kian Abdullah/Gallo Images)

INJURY UPDATE: The Sharks revealed the nature of the injuries sustained by four players in their bonus-point 36–21 victory over Cardiff in Friday night’s Round Four United Rugby Championship fixture.

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The Sharks confirmed that three of the four players who suffered injuries and were forced to leave the field will return to South Africa.

Springbok Andre Esterhuizen sustained a right ankle injury, while Phatu Ganyane suffered an injury to his right elbow, and Jurenzo Julius a right hamstring injury.

All three players will undergo scans and consult with specialists on their return home to determine the severity of their injuries.

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The squad has been bolstered by three replacements: Cameron Dawson, Litelihle Bester and Suleiman Hartzenberg, who joined the team on Sunday.

The Sharks will turn their attention to Munster in their final match of the tour on Saturday, before teams break for the Nations Cup fixtures in November.

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