Bulls coach Jake White gave credit to the Sharks' powerful forwards following their 47-20 loss to the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
The Sharks recorded their sixth United Rugby Championship victory from nine starts this season after they overpowered the Bulls 47-20 in Durban.
Bulls centre Lionel Mapoe is relishing going up against the Sharks' midfield duo of Lukhanyo Am and Rohan Janse van Rensburg when the teams meet in Saturday's URC clash in Durban.
The Bulls are under no illusions as to the difficulty of the task that awaits them in Saturday's URC derby at King's Park.
Bulls coach Jake White has pointed out the dual challenge of an intense schedule and squad management following their loss to the Stormers on Friday.
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White blamed inexperience for his side's failure to beat the Stormers in Friday's URC clash in Cape Town.