Former Springboks and Sharks captain John Smit has delivered a harsh evaluation of the Sharks' performance in the United Rugby Championship (URC) this season. Despite boasting a strong squad, the Sharks have only secured two wins out of 12 matches, leaving them in 14th place and out of the playoff picture. Fans and analysts are puzzled by the team's underwhelming performance, with Smit comparing them to a Ferrari without a gearbox. However, Smit believes that head coach John Plumtree has the potential to turn things around.

The Sharks' struggles stand in contrast to the success of other South African teams like the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions, who have all performed well in the competition. Smit remains hopeful that the Sharks can bounce back next season with a more competitive team.