The Sharks' miserable start to the 2025/26 season continued as they were beaten 19-56 by Toulouse in the Champions Cup on Sunday.
France captain Antoine Dupont has signed a deal to remain at Toulouse until 2031, reportedly making him the most well-paid rugby player in the world.
In the wake of the Sharks' Champions Cup loss to Toulouse, Sharks head coach John Plumtree gave credit where it was due.
The Sharks failed to overcome their injury troubles as they fell to a 20-8 defeat against French powerhouse Toulouse in Saturday's Champions Cup clash in Durban.
Siya Kolisi leads the Sharks in one of the most eagerly anticipated rugby matches in recent times as they host Champions Cup title-holders Toulouse in Durban.
France captain Antoine Dupont looks set to add to his single appearance in the southern hemisphere as Toulouse head to South Africa to face the Sharks.