Durban - Bismarck du Plessis will return to action for the Sharks in their Super Rugby Rugby clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday, but not as captain.
Du Plessis was banned for four weeks after kicking an opposing player in the face.
The Sharks on Monday announced that the Springbok hooker will return to action this weekend but he will not be named captain, upon the player's own request.