Bulls head coach Jake White claims he has no regrets about how he split his squad between the Champions Cup and the United Rugby Championship.
Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani insists the team is ready for any Bulls team that runs out on Friday in the north-south derby in Cape Town.
Stormers coach John Dobson admits the team's maiden Champions Cup win against London Irish came at a cost after Springbok Salmaan Moerat picked up a serious-looking injury.
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.
The Cheetahs have lost the services of flanker Oupa Mohoje for the next three weeks after he was hit with a suspension for a high tackle.
The Lions will welcome back Springbok veteran Willem Alberts for Friday's Challenge Cup encounter against Stade Francais Paris at Ellis Park.