Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says his players are buzzing ahead of their first United Rugby Championship match on South African soil in six weeks.
Sharks flyhalf Cruwin Bosach is under no illusions as to the importance of getting a win over the Lions in their United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell made no excuses for his charges' dismal performance against the Stormers on Saturday.
The Stormers cut the gap on United Rugby Championship (URC) leaders Leinster with a dominating six-try 46-19 victory over the Sharks at Kings Park.
Sharks captain Siya Kolisi, alongside teammates Jaden Hendrikse, Eben Etzebeth and Makazole Mapimpi, are the only South Africans nominated for the 2023 EPCR Player of the Year.
Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi has been summoned to a disciplinary hearing for an alleged eye gouge during his side's 32-3 Champions Cup win over Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday.