South Africa's World Cup-winning heroes will soon be required to enjoy an eight-week break without any rugby, but the country's URC coaches are hoping for some flexibility around a few select players.
The Bulls and Stormers are set to engage in an exchange deal that will see centre Wandisile Simelane make the move to Cape Town in 2024.
The Stormers are looking to cap off a fantastic December by securing a victory against the Sharks in Cape Town.
Hooker Scarra Ntubeni will reach 100 caps for the Stormers in Saturday's United Rugby Championship coastal clash with the Sharks at DHL Stadium.
Stormers hooker Scarra Ntubeni expects former teammate Eben Etzebeth to be raring to go when the Sharks travel to DHL Stadium for this weekend's URC derby.
DHL Stormers speedster Suleiman Hartzenberg is keen to finish 2023 on a positive note when they face the Sharks in Saturday's URC clash at DHL Stadium.