In breaking news, Tim Whitehead has not traveled with the Sharks to New Zealand due to injury.

The Ex-Stormers player broke his hand whilst playing for the Sharks against the Stormers on Saturday evening and has stayed behind in Durban to heal. All other members of the squad are fit and ready to take the field against the Chiefs.

Sharks touring squad:

Tendai Mtawarira
Bismarck du Plessis
Jannie du Plessis
Willem Alberts
Anton Bresler
Keegan Daniel (Captain)
Marcell Coetzee
Ryan Kankowski
Charl McLeod
Frederic Michalak
Lwazi Mvovo
Meyer Bosman
JP Pietersen
Louis Ludik
Craig Burden
Wiehahn Herbst
Steven Sykes
Jean Deysel
Jacques Botes
Odwa Ndungane
Riaan Viljoen
Patrick Lambie
Paul Jordaan

Although this is a huge loss for the Sharks, good news is that both Paul Jordaan and Patrick Lambie are available for selection.