The Sharks have been hit by a double withdrawal on the eve of their Greatest Rivalry match against the All Blacks at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Tuesday, with Vincent Tshituka and Emile van Heerden both ruled out of the squad.
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Sharks lose Tshituka and Van Heerden ahead of All Blacks clash
Vincent Tshituka and Emile van Heerden have been ruled out of the Sharks squad for Tuesday's Greatest Rivalry clash with the All Blacks at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
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