Interim Sharks coach JP Pietersen is proud of his charges despite missing opportunities in their narrow loss to the Lions in their United Rugby Championship fixture.
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann believes his side was unlucky not to have beaten the Stormers, saying the result could have been different if the ball had bounced their way.
The intensity that was evident for all to see in the Stormers v Bulls derby is the reason the Springboks win Rugby World Cups, says director of rugby John Dobson.
A happy Francke Horn was full of praise for his teammates following their last-gasp 23-22 United Rugby Championship victory over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Haashim Pead scored a try at the death to help the Lions snatch a dramatic 23-22 victory against the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship clash at Kings Park.
The Lions are under no illusions as to the challenge that awaits them when they travel to Durban for their United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks.