Springboks and Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi has been handed a five-match suspension following the red card he received against Ulster in the United Rugby Championship at the weekend.
The United Rugby Championship woes continue for the toothless Sharks and coach John Plumtree has no excuses.
The Sharks suffered a 34-26 defeat at home to Ulster in a United Rugby Championship clash at Kings Park, leaving a team stacked with Springboks still searching for their first win of the campaign.
There are no fewer than 17 Springboks in the Sharks' matchday 23 to face Ulster in Round 4 of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
It was a tough week in the United Rugby Championship for the South African teams, apart from the Stormers, but several star players still managed to stand out with strong performances.
The Sharks return home after a difficult opening three matches of the United Rugby Championship and coach John Plumtree is eager to bounce back.