The Sharks overcame a committed challenge from Edinburgh to record a 36-30 victory in Saturday's Challenge Cup quarterfinal in Durban.
The Sharks will welcome back Eben Etzebeth for Saturday's Challenge Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
In the context of a difficult season, a positive result in the Sharks' Challenge Cup quarterfinal against Edinburgh is above all else, confirmed Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi.
Sharks flyhalf Siya Masuku put on a sublime display to guide his team to a dominant 47-3 win over Zebre in their Challenge Cup tie on Sunday.
The Lions were eliminated from the Challenge Cup with a 27-17 defeat against Benetton in Treviso on Saturday evening, despite a numerical advantage.
Clermont held on for a 27-22 victory in Saturday's Challenge Cup Round-of-16 clash against the Cheetahs in France despite a spirited second-half fightback from the visitors.