Nicholas Zaal

The Sharks have 'turned over a new leaf' following their loss at home to Toulouse and are now ready for their final Champions Cup pool match.

A host of Springboks and franchise stalwarts will return for the Bulls next weekend as they need a big win against Stade Français at Loftus

Head coach John Plumtree is proud of how the Sharks defended against Toulouse but warned Bordeaux will not be any easier.

The Sharks were helpless to stop Bordeaux winger Damian Penaud especially, who racked up a mind-boggling six tries himself.

All three South African sides have now crashed out of the Champions Cup, with the Sharks losing their final game in ignominious fashion.

Sharks captain Siya Kolisi said the game was a "hard one to lose in this way" but gave credit to a far better Bordeaux side.

'It's not the one we want,' Jake White said, however, their big win at the weekend means the Bulls can still win an EPCR trophy.

South Africa's World Cup-winning players and coaches should have done better in what will be remembered as our worst Champions Cup so far.

Bulls lock Ruan Nortje made a difference in his first game back after two months of injury rehabilitation.

Both teams are coming off good wins in the Europe-based competitions and have plenty to play for this weekend.