Despite the loss in the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship, there were enough encouraging signs for the Sharks to look ahead with confidence and optimism.
Bulls No.8 Cameron Hanekom scored a brace to help his side to a comprehensive victory over Scarlets, earning the praises of his mentor, Jake White.
Evan Roos is reinvigorated and poised to make a resounding impact as he takes the next step in his remarkable journey with the Stormers.
The Bulls ran riot at Loftus Versvelt on Sunday afternoon, thumping the Scarlets 63-21 in their United Rugby Championship season opener.
Late tries from Andrew Conway and Ethan Coughlan earned Munster a 34-21 bonus-point win over the Sharks in their URC opener at Thomond Park.
The Stormers survived a late fightback from the Lions to record a 35-33 bonus-point victory at Ellis Park in the opening round of the United Rugby Championship (URC).