The Sharks’ casualty ward is starting to overflow, with tight head prop Vincent Koch, flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse and wing Makazole Mapimpi the latest to join the infirmary.

The trio failed head injury assessments (HIA) in the aftermath of their brutal Champions Cup clash against Toulouse in Durban. They have been left out of the 28-man touring squad for their matches against Bordeaux-Begles in the same competition on Sunday and Cardiff a week later in the United Rugby Championship...

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