The Sharks claimed a hard-fought 29–19 victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, securing a crucial bonus point in the process.
The Lions have named a strong squad for their upcoming United Rugby Championship clash against the Stormers, with several key players returning to the fold.
Sharks loosehead prop Ox Nche is the new No. 1 in the URC Top 100 - the ranking system which reflects performances across the URC, EPCR competitions and international rugby.
Bullocking eighthman Franke Horn is the latest Lions star to re-sign with the Johannesburg franchise.
Bulls coach Jake White doesn't believe rugby players will survive the current rugby calendar for much longer.
In a thrilling rescheduled Round One encounter of the United Rugby Championship, the Bulls clinched a dramatic 33-32 victory over the Stormers in Cape Town.