The Sharks only have themselves to blame after letting a 19-point lead slip to draw 22-22 with Munster at Kings Park on Saturday.
Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch put on a sublime display against the Lions on Saturday, earning praise from Director of Rugby Neil Powell.
The Sharks have made several injury-enforced changes for Saturday's final pool match of the Heineken Champions Cup against Harlequins in London.