Sharks hooker Bongi Mbonambi is wary of Bordeaux-Begles ahead of the teams' Champions Cup Pool A encounter at Stade Chaban-Delmas on Friday night.
Sharks second-row Eben Etzebeth admits "it would be great" for the Springboks to be a part of the Six Nations to align the playing schedule more.
Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell hailed the improvement shown by the Sharks in their bonus-point win over Harlequins.
The Sharks nearly paid the price for their ill discipline but ultimately held on to defeat Harlequins 39-31 in pulsating Champions Cup encounter in Durban.
Sharks boss Neil Powell says teamwork is the emphasis for his high-powered side heading into their Champions Cup debut against Harlequins in Durban on Saturday.
The Sharks face their historic first taste of Heineken Champions Cup this weekend when they host English giants Harlequins at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday.