Marco Masotti, the struggling Sharks owner, has fired back at John Smit's harsh critique on X, previously known as Twitter. Smit, the former CEO of the Durban team, compared the Sharks to a Ferrari without a gearbox, emphasizing their failure to perform despite the abundance of Springboks talent. Masotti responded by appreciating the Ferrari comparison and expressing confidence in fixing the gearbox. Smit, who spent several years with the Sharks, acknowledged the team's challenges and hoped for a turnaround in the upcoming seasons.

The recent victories over Ulster and Edinburgh indicate a potential shift in fortunes for the Sharks.