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.
Sharks flyhalf Siya Masuku has reportedly been handed an invitation to the next Springbok alignment camp following several match-winning performances for his team.
Benetton took advantage of Murray Koster's red card to snatch a 25-24 victory over the Sharks which keeps alive their hopes of a United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off place.
The Sharks are back in action at Kings Park on Saturday when they entertain Italian outfit Benetton in the closing stages of the United Rugby Championship.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree has hailed the influence of flyhalf Siya Masuku after his starring role in their Challenge Cup semi-final victory over Clermont.
Werner Kok scored a hat-trick of tries to help the Sharks to just a fourth United Rugby Championship (URC) victory of the season as they beat the Scarlets 32-27 in Llanelli.