The Sharks confirmed that head coach John Plumtree will step away from his role following the conclusion of the upcoming Champions Cup clash against Toulouse in France.
The Sharks were woeful as they went down 44-17 in their United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht in Ireland on Saturday night.
The Sharks return to United Rugby Championship duty this week for a clash against Connacht in Galway, Ireland, on Saturday evening.
The Sharks have announced the departure of Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am, adding that he is heading to Japan.
Outgoing Sharks coach John Plumtree lives and breathes for the club, says owner Marco Masotti.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree was pleased with his side's United Rugby Championship bonus-point victory over Scarlets, but acknowledged that his team is still a work in progress.