The Sharks will travel to France in February for a pre-season tour ahead of their 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign.

After first facing two-time European champs Toulon on 5 February, the Sharks will then clash with Toulouse on 11 February.

'The quality of the opposition we will be facing will ensure that we get the necessary preparation we require ahead of the start of our Super Rugby campaign,' Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold commented. 'Our players will also enjoy the challenge presented by the full-strength Toulon and Toulouse teams and it is sure to be a fantastic rugby occasion with those two matches.'

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