The Pumas strengthened their bid for a play-off spot and intensified the pressure on the Cheetahs by securing a 45-26 victory over the Griffons in Welkom on Sunday.
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen revealed that the Sharks are looking at the bigger picture ahead of an intense international season across two competitions.
The Lions cemented second place on the Currie Cup table with an away win over the Cheetahs while the Sharks beat Western Province in Cape Town.
The Blue Bulls continued their dominance in the Currie Cup, securing a convincing 47-24 victory over the Griquas at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night.
Unbeaten in the past four Currie Cup matches, the Sharks are confident ahead of the next round where they travel to Cape Town to take on Western Province on Saturday.
Tighthead prop Zachary Porthen is thriving under the tutelage of senior front-row powerhouses at Western Province in his maiden Currie Cup campaign.