The Sharks will go into Saturday's EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final against Edinburgh bursting with confidence, tempered by the knowledge of what they can expect from the Scots.
The Sharks will take plenty of confidence from their EPCR Challenge Cup win over Section Paloise at Kings Park on Saturday.
Fly-half Jordan Hendrikse kicked 23 points as the Lions opened their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign with a convincing 28-12 win at USA Perpignan.
The Glasgow Warriors edged out the Lions 31-21 at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday to clinch a spot in the EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals.
An injury-time penalty goal by Siya Masuku secured the Toyota Cheetahs a 9-6 victory over Section Paloise in their final round EPCR Challenge Cup tie in Parma, Italy, on Sunday.