Springboks wing Makazole Mapimpi has been accused of eye gouging during the Sharks’ 42-22 victory over Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship fixture.
.Cardiff’s four-match unbeaten run in the United Rugby Championship came to an end after a 42-22 defeat to Sharks in a thrilling game at the Arms Park.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks' injury crisis deepened this week as Springboks Vincent Koch, Jordan Hendrikse, and Makazole Mapimpi were all ruled out ahead of Sunday’s crucial Investec Champions Cup pool match against Bordeaux Bègles at Stade Chaban-Delmas.
Sharks player ratings: The reigning Investec Champions Cup winners Toulouse booked their place in this year's play-offs on Saturday against the Sharks in Durban, leaving the hosts empty-handed in a 8-20 win.
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth will lead the Sharks in the Challenge Cup final on Friday against Gloucester in place of the injured Lukhanyo Am.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree has named seven World Cup-winning South Africa internationals in his starting XV to face ASM Clermont Auvergne in the Challenge Cup semi-final on Saturday at the Twickenham Stoop.
Eben Etzebeth is set to play his first game in over two months when he starts against Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday in the United Rugby Championship.
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth is poised to make his first appearance since winning the World Cup as the Sharks take on the Dragons in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
The Sharks are set to welcome back World Cup winning South Africa centre Lukhanyo Am for their contest against Connacht at Kings Park tomorrow in the United Rugby Championship.