Du Preez out of Bulls clash

Du Preez injured his foot in the 18-13 win over Stormers at Newlands. However, he is expected to be available for selection for his team's meeting with the Crusaders on March 26.

Meanwhile, Sharks team doctor Alan Kourie said that most of the team's injured are on track with their recoveries.

Captain Patrick Lambie and forwards Ruan Botha and Francois Kleinhans are expected to return to action in May from their respective injuries, while star recruit Jacques Potgieter is expected to return to the playing field in six weeks.

However, there is still uncertainty over the lay-off period for Lubabalo Mtembu after a scan showed that he has bone bruising in his left knee.