The Sharks suffered a disappointing exit from the Currie Cup semi-finals, losing 26-20 to the defending champions the Pumas at Kings Park.
The Cheetahs will vie for a seventh Currie Cup crown in next weekend's final after comfortably beating the Bulls 39-10 in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Bulls have received a significant boost with the announcement that Elrigh Louw will be free to play in the Currie Cup semifinals after having his red card overturned.
In a season where squad depth was tested more than any other, Western Province brought a number of promising players through and showed great determination, says coach John Dobson.
Sharks Currie Cup coach Joey Mongalo insists the 44-5 loss to a rampant Western Province outfit on Saturday is no cause for concern.
The Lions got the better of the Griffons, while the Pumas saw off Griquas in Friday's Currie Cup action.