Edinburgh may hand Springbok prop Boan Venter a swift call-up for Friday's crucial URC showdown with Munster.
Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber has dismissed the backlash over Springbok Jaden Hendrikse's controversial wink during the Sharks' URC quarter-final win against Munster, labeling it as typical rugby banter.
Sharks captain Eben Etzebeth thanked his goalkickers who won the United Rugby Championships' first-ever kickoff against Munster on Saturday.
Sharks boss John Plumtree was proud of his charges after booking their place in the United Rugby Championship semifinals in the most dramatic fashion.
Kings Park erupted into pandemonium as the Sharks edged Munster 6-5 in a nerve-shredding place-kick shootout after a dramatic 24-24 draw in the URC quarterfinals.
Sharks captain Eben Etzebeth says his side is embracing the opportunity to make history as they prepare for their first-ever home quarterfinal in the United Rugby Championship.