The Bulls kept themselves firmly in United Rugby Championship (URC) title contention by defeating fierce rivals the Stormers 40-22 at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld.
The Lions did not let a 30-minute delay due to thunderstorms deter them as they completed an impressive 40-10 bonus-point victory over the woeful Sharks at Ellis Park.
English Premiership Rugby side Sale Sharks have signed South African lock Le Roux Roets from the Sharks on a two-year deal.
No less than 33 000 tickets have been sold so far for the Bulls clash against the Stormers at Loftus Versveld.
Stormers head coach John Dobson was impressed with his squad depth after they hung on to victory against the Sharks on Saturday.
The Stormers handed the Sharks a ninth consecutive defeat in the United Rugby Championship with a 25-21 victory in Durban.