The Sharks are reportedly set to part ways with two Springbok players ahead of next season.
Curwin Bosch has been linked with a move to France throughout this season, with fellow Springbok Sikhumbuzo Notshe looking set to join him.
Two Springboks leave Sharks
Earlier this season, Bosz was linked with a move to Top 14 strugglers Montpellier, but a move ultimately fell through.
However, the Springbok, who has played in two test matches, is thought to be more likely to head to France after recent reports suggest he is close to signing a contract with Pro D2 club Brive.
The ambitious Pro D2 team, owned by British billionaire Simon Gillham, has been busy in the player recruitment market, signing England legend Courtney Lawes for next season, as well as Renzo Quito (Clermont), Samuel Maximin (Rouen), Hugo Verdu (Massy), Toamus Zenon (Nevers) and Eulan Dridi (Grenoble).
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South African Newspapers Trust relationship He confirmed rumours from earlier this week that Bosz was heading to France, but added that back-rower Notchet would also be leaving the Durban-based franchise with him.
The loose forward has played just nine times for the Sharks this season, fallen down the pecking order under manager John Plumtree and has struggled with injuries.
Reports suggest he has attracted interest from former employers the Stormers and could return to Cape Town to play for Western Province in the Currie Cup.
The Stormers are considering their back-row options with Hathiva Daimani set to join French club Racing 92 next season.
However, the report said Nosje would have to take a pay cut to return to Cape Town, which is causing him to reconsider the move.
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Plumtree have already bolstered their loose forward options ahead of the new season with Emmanuel Tsituka set to move from the Lions to the Sharks along with his brother Vincent.
The Challenge Cup champions will also be joined by Springbok players Trevor Nyakane, Jason Jenkins and Andre Esterhuizen, as well as Lions playmaker Jordan Hendrickse, to further strengthen their squad.
Notche and Bosche are expected to leave Durban along with Le Roux Roets (Sale Sharks), Boeta Chamberlain (Bulls) and Werner Koch (Ulster).
Meanwhile, Joel Hintz (Western Force), Hyron Andrews (Sale Sharks) and Rohan Janse van Rensburg (Canon Eagles) all left the team mid-season.
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