Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am will miss the Challenge Cup final against Gloucester on Friday and his Springbok participation is in doubt. (Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)
The Sharks, and to a larger extent the Springboks, have a significant injury to deal with after Lukhanyo Am was ruled out of Friday's Challenge Cup final against Gloucester in London.
Am came off with what looked like a shoulder injury in the 25-24 United Rugby Championship (URC) loss to Benetton at home two weeks ago.
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