Sharks Currie Cup coach Joey Mongalo claims they are ready to exact revenge on the Griquas when they meet in the eighth round of the competition in Durban on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi has opted for surgery to treat the knee he injured playing for the Sharks against Munster in Durban last weekend.
The Sharks have announced that flyhalf Curwin Bosch has signed a new long-term contract extension with the franchise.
Sharks forward Henco Venter has agreed a deal to join Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season from United Rugby Championship rivals Sharks.
The Sharks and Springboks are waiting with bated breath to see the severity of skipper Siya Kolisi's injury picked up against Munster.
The Sharks snuffed out any hope of a comeback by the Cheetahs as the visitors held out for a 24-17 victory in their Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein on Friday.