The Bulls ran riot at Loftus Versvelt on Sunday afternoon, thumping the Scarlets 63-21 in their United Rugby Championship season opener.
The Sharks' returning Springboks could not inspire them to victory as they fell to a disappointing 32-20 United Rugby Championship defeat against Scarlets in Llanelli.
The Sharks' United Rugby Championship clash with the Scarlets in Wales this weekend is an opportune time to really stake a claim in the quest for a good finish to the pool stages.
The Bulls were left wondering what might have been after a late decision not to kick for posts ended up costing them dearly against Scarlets.
Scarlets secured a 37-28 home victory over the third-placed Bulls in a thrilling game of eight tries.
The Bulls have named a 31-men European touring squad that will do battle in the 2022/23 Heineken Champions Cup against Lyon and the United Rugby Championship versus Scarlets.