The Sharks head to Ellis Park on Saturday knowing their United Rugby Championship clash with the Lions could play a decisive role in their playoff push.
The Sharks confirmed they have recruited former Junior Springbok Gianni Lombard from the Lions this week.
Stormers captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu accepted responsibility after his side's second successive defeat to the Sharks, admitting a lack of discipline proved decisive in the 36-24 loss at Kings Park on Saturday.
Sharks coach JP Pietersen and captain Andre Esterhuizen were full of praise for their teammates after they handed the Stormers a second consecutive loss on Saturday.
The Sharks completed a rare coastal clean sweep in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday, beating the Stormers 36-24 at Kings Park to claim a second straight victory.
The Sharks are hungry to go back-to-back against the Stormers as they host the return leg of their United Rugby Championship derby in Durban on Saturday.