Sharks coach John Plumtree was hard on his charges after they nearly succumbed to lowly Zebre in Round 13 of the United Rugby Championship in Durban on Saturday.
The Sharks secured a dramatic 35-34 win over Zebre at Kings Park on Saturday, cementing their place in the top four of the United Rugby Championship after Round 13.
Sharks boss John Plumtree gave injury updates on Springbok stars Eben Etzebeth, Aphelele Fassi and Grant Williams.
Siya Kolisi will lead the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship clash with Zebre Parma at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday.
Despite a lack of opportunity to showcase his skills, ability and work-rate, loose forward Tinotenda Mavesere has impressed for the Sharks this season.
Loosehead prop Ox Nche makes a welcome return to the Sharks side named to host the Lions in the return leg of the United Rugby Championship derby.