Stormers coach John Dosbon cut a defeated figure following his side's 24-10 loss to a spirited Lions outfit in their United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann was happy with how his side dealt with pressure situations in their 41-12 win over the Sharks in Pretoria.
The Bulls powered to a commanding 41–12 bonus-point win over the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
The Stormers' URC slump continued on Saturday as they fell to a third successive defeat against South African opposition, going down 24-10 to the Lions at Ellis Park.
Cardiff produced a stunning upset over Leinster, edging the Irish giants 8-7 in the United Rugby Championship at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night.
Batho Hlekani steps into the Lions starting line-up in place of injured Springbok flank Ruan Venter as one of two changes to the starting XV for Saturday's crucial URC derby against the Stormers.