The Sharks have formally requested a URC investigation into the incident that left Ethan Hooker with a dislocated shoulder, with the franchise reportedly characterising the contact as a cheapshot.
Details of the specific incident and the opponent involved have not been confirmed at this stage, but the Sharks' decision to escalate the matter to the competition's governing body signals their belief that it warrants disciplinary scrutiny beyond a standard match-day review.
Hooker's availability going forward will depend on the severity of the dislocation, with shoulder injuries of that nature typically requiring a recovery period of several weeks.