Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth became only the second player to win back-to-back SA Rugby's Player of the Year awards on Thursday night.
The Sharks host the Lions in this weekend's only United Rugby Championship clash and will welcome back two-time World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth for the occasion.
Eben Etzebeth missed the Sharks' derby clash with the Stormers due to a "stomach complaint", according to head coach John Plumtree.
Stormers hooker Scarra Ntubeni expects former teammate Eben Etzebeth to be raring to go when the Sharks travel to DHL Stadium for this weekend's URC derby.
Eben Etzebeth's contributions since his return from the Rugby World Cup have left a tremendous impression on Sharks head coach John Plumtree and the rest of the team.
This week's mammoth United Rugby Championship clash against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday is all about momentum for the Sharks.