The Sharks will face a familiar foe when they line up against ex-coach John Plumtree’s Hurricanes in Durban on Saturday.
With the Durbanites currently in second place on the South African Conference, other SA teams will be hoping for a Canes win in this match.
Boosted by the return of All Blacks hooker Dane Coles, Plumtree is hoping for a positive return to Durban.
Of Coles, who is back after suffering a calf injury in Week Five of the tournament, Plumtree says: “The guy just loves playing rugby.
“He’s in the back-end of his career, so spending it on the sidelines is not what he wants to do, so he’s been pretty happy all right.
“It’s been great having him back in the environment…”
Weekend Super Rugby fixtures:
Friday
Blues v Bulls (9.35am)
Rebels v Waratahs (11.45am)
Tomorrow
Sunwolves v Brumbies (7.15am)
Chiefs v Crusaders (9.35am)
Reds v Jaguares (11.45am)
Sharks v Hurricanes (3.05pm)