The Sharks are bringing Currie Cup rugby directly to their supporters this season, with two of their pool matches set to be hosted in KwaZulu-Natal communities outside their traditional home base.
The Lions thrashed the Sharks at Ellis Park while the Bulls were impressive in beating Western Province at DHL Stadium in Currie Cup action played on Saturday.
Rising Sharks star Jurenzo Julius has just turned 21, but looks set for a bright future, both at franchise level and likely on the international stage too.
Sharks loose forward Vincent Tshituka scooped the Sharks Player of the Year Award at their annual ceremony in Durban this week.
The Bulls clinched a 25-13 victory over the Sharks in front of 48,000 fans to book their place in the URC final, where they will face Leinster in Dublin.
Bulls flyhalf Keagan Johannes says the thrilling second-half performance against Edinburgh has lifted the spirits within the Bulls camp ahead of a blockbuster South African derby against the Sharks.