Overview

• Phepsi Buthelezi says the team wants to show a proud, desperate response that works hard for one another and restores pride in the jersey.
• The 35-19 defeat to Glasgow featured a late unraveling with two quick yellow cards to Lee-Marvin Mazibuko and Tino Mavesere that preceded a penalty try.
• Buthelezi backs the Sharks’ system, attributing the loss to individual lapses, including one of his own, and notes the side conceded roughly 15 to 16 penalties.
• The Sharks visit a new-look Dragons outfit on Friday at Rodney Parade after the Welsh club added about 14 signings and confirmed Filo Tiatia as permanent head coach.
• Coaches and players point to positives such as Edwill van der Merwe’s debut try, Lukhanyo Am’s effective return, and near-even possession, with Leinster away to follow.