Sharks CEO Eduard Coetzee has apologised to their fans following Sunday's embarrassing 35-0 home defeat to Cardiff.
The Bulls have announced they have appointed 24-year-old Ruan Nortje as their new captain.
There should be high levels of discomfort and an element of desperation in several teams when the next phase of the United Rugby Championship gets underway this weekend.
Experienced Samoan international centre Alapati Leiua has signed with the Stormers ahead of the new URC season.
Teamwork will the key to success in the United Rugby Championship this season, believes Vodacom Bulls backline coach Chris Rossouw.