Scarlets secured a 37-28 home victory over the third-placed Bulls in a thrilling game of eight tries.
Bulls scrum coach Werner Kruger credited his team for getting back to winning ways against the Dragons, despite illness to director of rugby Jake White and fly-half Chris Smith.
Sharks coach Joey Mongalo reflected on the 24-12 loss suffered at the hands of a spirited Connacht side in the URC on Saturday.
After losing their last three matches in all competitions, the Bulls are determined to return to winning ways in Friday's URC encounter with the Dragons in Wales.
Experienced Samoan international centre Alapati Leiua has signed with the Stormers ahead of the new URC season.