The Springboks Sevens team emerged as the only unbeaten side left at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens after qualifying for the semi-finals with a 21-14 win over Great Britain.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will lead a formidable Sharks side when they take to the field for Saturday's opening-round Champions Cup clash with Harlequins at Kings Park.
The recent revelations from Sbu Nkosi about his mental health issues following his disappearance came as "a shock" to fellow Springbok teammate Ox Nche.
He experienced the feeling of winning your home tournament a number of times as a player and now – as a coach – Philip Snyman wants to return the compliment, especially in Cape Town.
It has always been a question of when, not if, Steve Borthwick would take charge of England.
Stormers flyer Seabelo Senatla has issued a warning to the other teams in Pool B of the Champions Cup to expect some flair from his side in their maiden campaign in the competition.