Australian international prop Angus Bell will join Ulster Rugby next season on a short-term deal from New South Wales Waratahs.
Sharks boss John Plumtree explained why Bok behemoth Eben Etzebeth was forced to withdraw at the 11th hour before their United Rugby Championship match against Ulster on Saturday.
The Sharks would have to wait until the 77th minute to take the lead in a dramatic 22-19 win away over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Although he will be sad to leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season, the lure of playing more matches in South Africa was a key reason behind Juarno Augustus' decision to join Ulster.
The Stormers failed to capitalise on a great start as they fell to a disappointing 38-34 victory in their URC clash against Ulster in Belfast on Friday night.
The Bulls humbled Irish outfit Ulster 47-21 in their United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.