The Sharks look set to make some invigorating changes to their team for a must-win visit to Kimberley on Saturday where the gritty Griquas stand between them and a home Currie Cup semifinal.
One of those changes will see Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi at last in action after he recovered from an ankle injury some time ago, but after a short comeback cameo he was whisked off to the Boks, only to hold tackle bags.
Also exciting is the likely move of Curwin Bosch from fullback to flyhalf, with Robert du Preez moving to inside centre at the expense of Marius Louw, and lively youngster Aphelele Fassi starting at fullback.
One of Lwazi Mvovo or Kobus van Wyk will complete the backline puzzle on the left wing.
That is how the backline has been running at training, and it is fizzing with vim and vigour.
In the forwards, Bok Jean-Luc du Preez will make his comeback on the flank after being out for three months recovering from groin surgery.