The Sharks suffered a 34-26 defeat at home to Ulster in a United Rugby Championship clash at Kings Park, leaving a team stacked with Springboks still searching for their first win of the campaign.
There are no fewer than 17 Springboks in the Sharks' matchday 23 to face Ulster in Round 4 of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
It was a tough week in the United Rugby Championship for the South African teams, apart from the Stormers, but several star players still managed to stand out with strong performances.
The Sharks return home after a difficult opening three matches of the United Rugby Championship and coach John Plumtree is eager to bounce back.
For Sharks captain Vincent Tshituka, the honour of the leadership role he has been entrusted with comes with both responsibility and expectation.
Injury has severely hampered Lukhanyo Am's career, but the Springbok centre has not given up on green and gold dreams.