There are no fewer than 17 Springboks in the Sharks' matchday 23 to face Ulster in Round 4 of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has wrung the changes ahead of Friday evening's United Rugby Championship fixture against Connacht in Galway, Ireland.
Rising star Paul de Villiers is hoping to walk in the deep footprints of the legendary Deon Fourie at the Stormers.
It was a tough week in the United Rugby Championship for the South African teams, apart from the Stormers, but several star players still managed to stand out with strong performances.
The Bulls are set to be without Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard for the remainder of their United Rugby Championship tour north.
The Sharks return home after a difficult opening three matches of the United Rugby Championship and coach John Plumtree is eager to bounce back.