It was a mixed weekend for South African teams in the United Rugby Championship, with another spate of injuries to key Springbok players sure to be a cause for concern.
The Stormers were left counting the cost of a heavy defeat to URC log leaders Leinster in Dublin on Saturday night, with head coach John Dobson admitting their fate was sealed when flyhalf Manie Libbok left the field.
The Sharks delivered a commanding performance to defeat Cardiff 42-22 at the Arms Park on Saturday, earning a crucial bonus-point win in the United Rugby Championship.
Leinster continued their perfect United Rugby Championship season with a commanding 36-12 victory over the Stormers at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
The Bulls have named a strong outfit for their United Rugby Championship trip across the Juksei River to the Lions' den at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.
The stage has been set for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship Round 10 highveld clash between the Lions and Bulls at Emirates Airline Park.