The Sharks earned a confidence-boosting 24-18 win ahead of their Currie Cup semi-final over the Bulls in Durban on Sunday.
The Cheetahs sealed their place in the Currie Cup semifinals after beating the Pumas 41-14 at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday.
The Lions secured a semifinal spot with a mauling of the Griffons, while the Griquas claimed victory over Western Province with a try at the death in a dead-rubber match in Currie Cup action on Friday night.
It's out of the frying pan and into the fire for Springbok Ben-Jason Dixon as he will play for Western Province in their Currie Cup encounter with Griquas in Kimberley on Friday.
The Bulls have made it five appearances in the Currie Cup playoffs from the last five attempts, a feat that Director of Rugby Jake White says has become a part and parcel of the Loftus DNA.
The Sharks sealed their place in the Currie Cup semifinals with a 75-19 victory over the Griffons at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.