Sharks coach John Plumtree reflected on their gutsy 25-22 win over the Lions which secured them conference honours in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The Sharks maintained their position in the top-four of the United Rugby Championship (URC) standings after a narrow 25-22 victory against the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday.
The Lions side that defeated the Sharks last week has been forced to shuffle their forward pack ahead of their United Rugby Championship rematch on Saturday.
Loosehead prop Ox Nche makes a welcome return to the Sharks side named to host the Lions in the return leg of the United Rugby Championship derby.
After the Stormers secured a crucial 19-16 win over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, director of rugby John Dobson specifically commended rookie fly-half Jurie Matthee for his standout performance.
Springbok loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu has signed with the Stormers and will join the squad at the end of the current season.