Western Province got their Currie Cup campaign off to a fine start with a 44-28 bonus-point victory over the Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
The Lions produced a shock 29-25 derby victory over Bulls in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Loftus on Saturday.
The Lions survived a sending-off, two sinbinnings and a Glasgow fightback to claim a hard-fought 35-24 win in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The Lions will welcome back some much-needed muscle when they return to United Rugby Championship action against Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch put on a sublime display against the Lions on Saturday, earning praise from Director of Rugby Neil Powell.
A strong second-half display from the Sharks saw them claim a 29-7 victory over South African rivals the Lions in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.