The Sharks secured a bonus-point win in the United Rugby Championship (URC) with a 37-10 victory over the Lions in Durban.
The Lions are determined to end their poor form against South African sides in the United Rugby Championship when they take on the Sharks in Durban on Friday.
Although the Lions have caught the eye with some impressive performances in recent weeks, experienced back-row Jaco Kriel believes there is still plenty of room for improvement.
The Lions will welcome back Springbok veteran Willem Alberts for Friday's Challenge Cup encounter against Stade Francais Paris at Ellis Park.
The Emirates Lions powered up to fifth place on the United Rugby Championship standings with a second successive victory over Welsh opposition, cruising to a 32-15 victory over the Scarlets on a scorching Sunday afternoon in Johannesburg.
There should be high levels of discomfort and an element of desperation in several teams when the next phase of the United Rugby Championship gets underway this weekend.