Sharks head coach John Plumtree has praised his team's recent form but emphasized the importance of being realistic about their reliance on Springbok players.
Springbok Damian Willemse’s injury is a big loss for the Stormers’ backline, says Director of Rugby John Dobson.
The Lions' unbeaten United Rugby Championship (URC) record this season came to an end after a 24-6 loss to top of the table Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.
The Bulls, forced into late changes due to illness in the squad, left it late to claim a 17-15 victory over Benetton in the United Rugby Championship (URC) in Italy.
The Sharks enjoy continuity in team selection for their United Rugby Championship clash with Munster Rugby at Kings Park on Saturday.
Johan Grobbelaar is free to play after the Bulls' forward had his red card rescinded by a United Rugby Championship disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.