There are several changes to the Stormers matchday squad for the United Rugby Championship encounter with the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Springbok and Stormers hooker Andre-Hugo Venter has recommitted his future to the Cape Town franchise with a contract extension which runs until 2029.
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff believes South African teams need to do a better job of rotating their players so they don't end up having to send understrength teams to Europe.
The Sharks produced a statement performance to defeat the Stormers 30-19 in a United Rugby Championship clash at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium, ending the hosts' perfect start to the season.
The indomitable Stormers have been boosted by the return of three Springboks in their backline for the URC derby against the Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
United Rugby Championship action returns this weekend when the Sharks travel to the Mother City to take on the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.