The DHL Stormers dug deep in testing circumstances to claim a dramatic 26-17 Investec Champions Cup victory over Bayonne at the Parc des Sports Jean Dauger on Friday night.
Nick Hatton will lead the Sharks against Toulouse in their Champions Cup first-round clash at Stade Ernest-Wallon in France on Sunday.
The Bulls held off a late charge from Bordeaux-Begles to hold on for a 46-40 bonus-point win and qualify for the knockout stages of the Investec Champions Cup.
The Bulls welcome back some star power for this weekend's all-important Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux Begles at Loftus Versfeld.
Springbok star Manie Libbok will play his 50th game for the Stormers in the Investec Champions Cup clash with Stade Francais in Paris on Saturday.