The Sharks have decided to rest a number of high-profile players for Friday's United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions at Kings Park.
Two Springbok stars who share the same last name could soon be on the move.
Werner Kok scored a crucial try as Sharks continued their winning start to life in the Heineken Champions Cup with a 19-16 victory over Bordeaux.
Sharks boss Neil Powell was happy with his team's performance in their Champions Cup victory over Harlequins last week but is looking for an improved display against Bordeaux-Begles.
Springbok star Lukhanyo Am has returned to full fitness and will be on the bench when the Sharks return to action in the Champions Cup against Bordeaux Bègles on Friday.
Sharks hooker Bongi Mbonambi is wary of Bordeaux-Begles ahead of the teams' Champions Cup Pool A encounter at Stade Chaban-Delmas on Friday night.