Sharks head coach JP Pietersen expressed deep frustration and concern after Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker suffered a serious shoulder injury in the Sharks' 21-17 defeat to the Ospreys in Swansea.
The Sharks slumped to a 21-17 loss at the hands of the Ospreys in their United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday night at Bridgend in Wales.
The Sharks have named Junior Springbok star Zekhethelo Siyaya at fullback for the United Rugby Championship clash against Ospreys in Wales on Saturday.
The Sharks will head into a decisive two-match URC tour with a mix of returning stars, young talent, and key injury setbacks as they chase a playoff spot.
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen was disappointed to lose to Connacht in the Challenge Cup Round of 16 but says there were positives for his team to take from the clash in Ireland.
Connacht produced a dominant second-half display to beat a depleted Sharks side 29-12 in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway on Friday night.