The Sharks were made to work hard for their bonus-point win over Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday sealing it in the 80th minute.
The Pumas got their 2021 Currie Cup campaign off to the perfect start with victory over the Lions at the Mbombela Stadium.
Lock Ernst van Rhyn will captain Western Province in their Currie Cup opener against the Bulls on Saturday 19 June 2021.
University of Pretoria Tuks Varsity Cup-winning captain Sango Xamlashe will captain the Blue Bulls side for their crunch clash against Western Province.
Griquas have named their team to kick off the Currie Cup campaign against the Sharks in Kimberley this Saturday 19 June 2021.
Lions head coach, Ivan van Rooyen, has picked Francke Horn, who has returned from injury, as the skipper of the young team.
The Sharks have named a strong matchday squad despite the absence of their Springboks who have left the group for the international camp.