With the United Rugby Championship now taking a two-week break, the Sharks can reflect on a fine run of form in the competition which seems them finish this block in fourth place on the log.
It was a mixed weekend for South African teams in the United Rugby Championship, with another spate of injuries to key Springbok players sure to be a cause for concern.
The Stormers were left counting the cost of a heavy defeat to URC log leaders Leinster in Dublin on Saturday night, with head coach John Dobson admitting their fate was sealed when flyhalf Manie Libbok left the field.
The Bulls held off a spirited Lions side to claim a 37-22 win in a high-stakes United Rugby Championship battle at Ellis Park.
Deon Fourie will draw on his limitless energy and vast experience when he leads the Stormers in their URC clash against Leinster in Dublin on Saturday night.
With the completion of the Champions Cup pool stages, the Sharks' focus now shifts to the United Rugby Championship and week 10 action which resumes this weekend after a three-week break.