The Sharks ended their Currie Cup campaign on a high with a 19-13 victory over the Pumas at Kings Park on Friday night, hurting the visitors' semi-final ambitions in the process.
The Currie Cup edged closer to the playoffs as the Lions and Pumas secured crucial victories on Saturday to keep their semi-final ambitions alive.
Boland booked their spot in the Currie Cup playoffs after a dramatic comeback saw them beat the Pumas while Sharks came out on top against Western Province in a game between the bottom teams.
The Cheetahs saw off a gallant effort from Western Province in Bloemfontein, while the Lions overcame the Pumas in Nelspruit in Currie Cup action played on Saturday.
The Pumas crushed the Bulls at Loftus while the Cheetahs beat the Sharks in a low-scoring encounter at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Currie Cup action played on Saturday.
Scrumhalf Jandre Nel scored four tries as the Cheetahs claimed their first Currie Cup win with a 42-25 victory over the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Friday evening.