Sharks head coach John Plumtree revealed that Eben Etzebeth is reeling in the wake of his 12-match ban but will still be helping out on the training field.
The Sharks were woeful as they went down 44-17 in their United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht in Ireland on Saturday night.
The Lions secured their fourth win in this season's United Rugby Championship campaign after a 43-33 bonus-point victory against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.
Ulster secured a convincing 47-13 bonus-point win over Benetton, while Leinster battled past the Dragons 24-10 in Friday's Round Six United Rugby Championship action.
Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman says the team is determined to pick up where they left off before the United Rugby Championship pauses for the November international window.
The Vodacom Bulls have secured flyhalf Kade Wolhuter on loan from the Lions, with the agreement running until June 30, 2026.