Cape Town - Sharks technical advisor, Brendan Venter, has taken responsibility for the woes the Durbanites are currently experiencing.
After winning only four out of nine games, the Sharks are currently second from bottom in the South African conference, and sit ninth on the overall standings.
Their discipline have also let them down, with three players - captain Bismarck du Plessis, utility back Frans Steyn and loose forward Jean Deysel - currently serving bans for foul play.