The Sharks scored five tries as they came back from an halftime deficit to beat the Griffons 32-16 in their Currie Cup opener in Durban on Saturday.
Saturday's Currie Cup opening clash against the Griffons at Kings Park, looks set to open South Africa's premier domestic rugby tournament on an important note for the Sharks.
The Stormers had to dig deep for their 29-23 URC victory over a gutsy Sharks team in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon, with the visitors launching a late comeback.
Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams' journey to professional rugby has been a longer road than others, but he has made a name for himself at his franchise.
Ulster registered a 31-24 victory over the Sharks at Kings Park Stadium that tightens their grip on third place in the United Rugby Championship.
The Sharks come off an important win over the weekend, but know that even at home, they face a huge challenge when they host Ulster at Kings Park the United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.