The Bulls are alive and well across two competitions, much to the delight of Director of Rugby Jake White.
The Sharks went down 34-21 to Lyon in Sunday's Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash at Stade Gerland despite finishing strongly with two consolation tries.
The Lions have received a welcome boost with the return to fitness of Springbok fullback Quan Horn and outside centre Henco van Wyk ahead of two crucial URC away fixtures and a Challenge Cup playoff.
The Round of 16 line-ups for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have both been confirmed after the conclusion of this weekend's pool stage action.
The Cheetahs are out of the Challenge Cup competition in Europe after suffering a chastening 68-21 defeat against Lyon in France on Saturday night.
The Bulls produced a dominant display to beat Stade Francais 48-7 at Loftus Versfeld and charge into the Challenge Cup playoffs.