Sharks coach John Plumtree lamented the impact of a red card as a new-look Sharks team lost to Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
A red card cost the Sharks dearly in their United Rugby Championship clash with Cardiff on Saturday as they lost 36-14 in Durban.
The Sharks have named four debutants in their matchday 23 to face Cardiff in their United Rugby Championship fixture at Kings Park on Saturday.
The Lions handed Cardiff their eighth consecutive United Rugby Championship defeat on Saturday as they pulled off a 34-13 victory in Johannesburg.
The Lions take on Welsh side Cardiff Rugby in a crucial Round 16 match of the United Rugby Championship at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.
Double World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was on top form for Racing 92 on Saturday in their 48-26 victory over Cardiff in the Investec Champions Cup.