The Sharks have endured another poor start to the season, which has seen John Plumtree’s team win just one game from five, while they dwell down in 13th spot on the URC log.

Ultimately, it has led to a “series of significant changes to their rugby programme which will take place over the coming months”, and that will ultimately see John Plumtree vacate his role as head coach and move into a different capacity.

“John Plumtree will step down as head doach by mutual agreement at the end of the 2025/26 season,” a statement from the Sharks read. “Plumtree retains