Makazole Mapimpi scored a try in the closing seconds to earn the Sharks an 18-17 United Rugby Championship win away to Edinburgh.
France's U20s are better prepared for their World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Sunday 14 July.
Wallaby Lalakai FoketiFoketi is set to complete an incredible return to the Waratahs’ starting side.
This week, the statement was followed by a better result as the Poua claimed a 36-29 win over defending champions Matatu.
The Sharks have pulled off a sensational double deal to take World Cup winners centre Andre Esterhuizen and prop Trevor Nyakane to Durban from the start of next season.
Ireland, like all champion teams, are able to adapt under pressure.
France have been dealt another personnel blow in the lead-up to their Six Nations campaign.
The European champions retained their league title with a 37-34 victory at Twickenham.
A seemingly innocuous upload to an All Blacks Banter page on Facebook has highlighted just how many Kiwis have been guilty of Haka Crimes over the years.