The South African Rugby Union have sent a letter to the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers which assures them of their United Rugby Championship status for the next four years.
Sharks coach John Plumtree gave his verdict on his side's title chances in the URC after they clinched a come-from-behind victory over Ulster in Belfast on Saturday.
Sharks assistant coach admitted that its difficult for them to focus on two competitions ahead of their Challenge Cup round of 16 clash with Lyon on Sunday.
John Plumtree said he does not have a problem with a decision Siya Kolisi made in the dying moments of the Sharks' loss to Leinster in Durban on Saturday.
