Werner Kok scored a hat-trick of tries to help the Sharks to just a fourth United Rugby Championship (URC) victory of the season as they beat the Scarlets 32-27 in Llanelli.
A last-gasp try saw the Lions secure a thrilling 24-23 United Rugby Championship win and hand Scarlets their first home defeat for more than a year.
The Stormers made it two consecutive victories in the United Rugby Championship (URC) after dispatching Scarlets 52-7 at the Danie Craven Stadium.
The Bulls ran riot at Loftus Versvelt on Sunday afternoon, thumping the Scarlets 63-21 in their United Rugby Championship season opener.
The Sharks' returning Springboks could not inspire them to victory as they fell to a disappointing 32-20 United Rugby Championship defeat against Scarlets in Llanelli.
The Sharks' United Rugby Championship clash with the Scarlets in Wales this weekend is an opportune time to really stake a claim in the quest for a good finish to the pool stages.