The Sharks will look to add to their tally of wins over United Rugby Championship title-holders when they host the Stormers at Kings Park on Saturday.
Suleiman Hartzenberg is ready to make his presence felt on the pitch for the Stormers in their first local derby of the United Rugby Championship season.
Scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies will be released from his contract with the Stormers at the end of the current season to take up an offer to play in France.
The new dates for the two opening-round URC derbies involving the four South African teams, which were postponed to avoid a clash with the Currie Cup final, have been confirmed.
Springbok Damian Willemse’s injury is a big loss for the Stormers’ backline, says Director of Rugby John Dobson.
The Stormers faded late as the defending URC champions Glasgow Warriors claimed a 28-17 victory in Stellenbosch.