The Cheetahs put together a spirited performance to edge a power-packed Sharks side 32-29 in their Challenge Cup tie in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
The Sharks will be hoping to create some consistency when they take on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein in a Round Two EPCR Challenge Cup clash on Sunday afternoon.
The Sharks will take plenty of confidence from their EPCR Challenge Cup win over Section Paloise at Kings Park on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth's contributions since his return from the Rugby World Cup have left a tremendous impression on Sharks head coach John Plumtree and the rest of the team.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree cut a forlorn figure as he fronted up to the media in the wake of yet another loss.
The Bulls moved to within a point of United Rugby Championship leaders Glasgow Warriors with a commanding 44-10 win over the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.