Top international referee Luke Pearce has singled out two of rugby's modern-day greats, Antoine Dupont and Siya Kolisi, for special praise.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi once again leads the Sharks this weekend when they play their final Champions Cup pool game against Bordeaux Begles at the Stade Chaban-Delmas in France.
Siya Kolisi leads the Sharks in one of the most eagerly anticipated rugby matches in recent times as they host Champions Cup title-holders Toulouse in Durban.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree admitted to being surprised by reports linking Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi with a move back to Cape Town and the Stormers.
The Sharks team to play the Stormers in a United Rugby Championship match in Cape Town has been bolstered for return leg derby on Saturday.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree has confirmed that Siya Kolisi's late withdrawal ahead of their URC clash against the Bulls on Saturday was injury-related.