PHOTOS: Sharks suffer setback at Loftus

The final score at Loftus Versfeld was 23-19 in favour of the Bulls.

The Sharks lost Pat Lambie and Cobus Reinach prematurely due to injury.

JP Pieterson earned his 100th cap for the Sharks.

Jake White's men are still at the summit despite the loss, they are two points clear of the second placed Brumbies.

Bismarck du Plessis and his troops have a tough assignment this weekend as they host the Waratahs in Durban.

Kickoff will be at 17h05 at Growthpoint Kings Park.

(Above: SP Marais finds space and covers ground).

(Above: Marcell Coetzee takes on the Bulls defence).

(Above: Ryan Kankowski kicks to gain territory).

(Above: JP Pieterson defending a Bulls onslaught).

(File photo: Gallo Images)