Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi has been summoned to a disciplinary hearing for an alleged eye gouge during his side's 32-3 Champions Cup win over Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday.
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi is an injury concern after he left the field during the Sharks' rout of the Bordeaux Begles on Saturday.
Sharks coach Joey Mongalo reflected on the 24-12 loss suffered at the hands of a spirited Connacht side in the URC on Saturday.
Following a demanding five-match schedule, the Sharks have opted to rest most of their stars for Saturday's URC clash with Connacht in Galway.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has handed former Sharks player Emile van Heerden his Lions debut against Munster in Cork on Friday.
Sharks talisman Siya Kolisi has confirmed he will join Racing 92 after the completion of the Rugby World Cup in France.