The Sharks will travel to Loftus Versfeld for Saturday's second round United Rugby Championship clash with the Bulls.
Sharks heavyweight Trevor Nyakane is under no illusion as to the challenge that awaits his team when they face the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Sharks loosehead prop Ox Nche is the new No. 1 in the URC Top 100 - the ranking system which reflects performances across the URC, EPCR competitions and international rugby.
The Sharks are using the United Rugby Championship break to recover from a significant injury list, with 16 players currently sidelined.
Springbok star Makazole Mapimpi has been handed a hefty three-game suspension following an eye gouge in the Sharks' United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree pointed to the success of the junior structures within the franchise that are churning out quality players.