The Lions return to the familiar surroundings of Emirates Airline Park on Saturday, looking to arrest a worrying run of form in the United Rugby Championship following a winless tour of Europe.
The Bulls, forced into late changes due to illness in the squad, left it late to claim a 17-15 victory over Benetton in the United Rugby Championship (URC) in Italy.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree slammed his players for being "nowhere near ruthless enough" after an embarrassing 10-38 defeat to a previously winless Benetton side in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The Sharks had very little to smile about as they fell to a disappointing 38-19 United Rugby Championship (URC) defeat to Benetton at Stadio Monigo.
The Bulls booked a home tie in the United Rugby Championship play-offs after beating Benetton 56-35 at Loftus Versfeld.
The Bulls have been bolstered by the return of Johan Goosen from suspension for their crucial United Rugby Championship match against Benneton on Saturday.