The Sharks will take plenty of confidence from their EPCR Challenge Cup win over Section Paloise at Kings Park on Saturday.
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.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree cut a forlorn figure as he fronted up to the media in the wake of yet another loss.
The Bulls moved to within a point of United Rugby Championship leaders Glasgow Warriors with a commanding 44-10 win over the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.
The Bulls welcome back into the fold World Cup champion Kurt-Lee Arendse as the hot stepper starts his United Rugby Championship campaign against the Sharks on Saturday.
Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am insists the franchise is on the path to greatness even though they are still hunting their first win of the season.