The Sharks’ loss to the Waratahs was overshadowed by questionable refereeing calls but the franchise cannot afford to dwell on what could have been.

Former Springbok flyhalf Andre Pretorius will miss this season’s Super 14 series for Australia’s Western Force after sustaining a hamstring injury.

Former All Blacks lock Chris Jack will return to Super 14 rugby with the Canterbury Crusaders next year after two years playing for Saracens.