The Sharks are reportedly targeting another overseas Test flyhalf as they look to bolster their options at No 10 ahead of next season.
The Durban-based outfit have already been linked with Wallaby James O’Connor and Italy’s Tommaso Allan.
According to Rapport, Irish playmaker Ross Byrne has now emerged as another potential target.
The 31-year-old has earned 22 Test caps for Ireland since 2018 and is currently contracted to English Premiership club Gloucester.
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Before moving to England last year, Byrne spent a decade with Irish giants Leinster, where he established himself as one of the province’s most reliable flyhalves.
Byrne signed a three-year deal with Gloucester when he joined the club, meaning the Sharks would likely need to negotiate a release should talks progress further.
The Sharks currently have Jordan Hendrickse, Siya Masuku and Junior Bok Vusi Moyo on their books, while 18-year-old fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya wore the No 10 jersey against Benetton last Saturday.
Another flyhalf, Jean Smith, will leave the Sharks at the end of the season to join Benetton.
