Sharks coach John Plumtree discussed his captain Siya Kolisi's difficult choice during the final moments of their loss to Leinster on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi will lead the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship clash with Zebre Parma at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is preparing for a bumper Springbok season that features 15 Tests, including four blockbuster away fixtures.
Siya Kolisi's influence as Springbok captain has been so profound that it even changed Rassie Erasmus' perspective on the role - a shift the Bok coach openly acknowledged this week.
The Sharks head into this weekend's first of two consecutive United Rugby Championship clashes with the Lions in high spirits as they look to continue their fine form.
The Springboks will get the wheels in motion for the 2025 season when 56 domestic players meet for a three-day alignment camp in Cape Town next month.