Sharks head coach John Plumtree has praised his team's recent form but emphasized the importance of being realistic about their reliance on Springbok players.
Springbok Damian Willemse’s injury is a big loss for the Stormers’ backline, says Director of Rugby John Dobson.
The Lions' unbeaten United Rugby Championship (URC) record this season came to an end after a 24-6 loss to top of the table Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.
The Sharks continued their good form at Kings Park as they bagged all five points in a 41-24 URC victory over Munster on Saturday.
The Stormers faded late as the defending URC champions Glasgow Warriors claimed a 28-17 victory in Stellenbosch.
The Bulls, forced into late changes due to illness in the squad, left it late to claim a 17-15 victory over Benetton in the United Rugby Championship (URC) in Italy.