It is no surprise that Sharks interim head coach JP Pietersen is the frontrunner to secure the job permanently, with owner Marco Masotti expected to finalise key positions in Durban this week.
After two subpar seasons, and just one win from seven matches at the start of this campaign under John Plumtree, Pietersen rallied the Sharks to five victories from seven since taking over in December.
Their resurgence peaked with back-to-back wins over the previously undefeated Stormers, who had topped the United Rugby Championship table.
