Springbok hooker Johan Grobbelaar has been named captain for the Bulls' Champions Cup clash against Saracens in London on Saturday.
As the United Rugby Championship takes a brief halt, there is no respite for the Sharks as attention turns to the first round of the Champions Cup this weekend.
The Stormers will take on French side RC Toulon in Round One of the Champions Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen revealed that the Sharks are looking at the bigger picture ahead of an intense international season across two competitions.
Revelling in the wake of their Challenge Cup success, Sharks coach John Plumtree was happy to put a smile on fan faces a difficult season.
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admitted his players are suffering from crushing disappointment following a third consecutive Champions Cup final loss.