Rising stars Zach Porthen, JC Mars, Divan Fuller, Asad Moos and Kyle Smith have all signed contract extensions with Stormers Rugby and are poised to continue their transition to the senior ranks.
Head coach John Dobson has praised his Stormers side for a performance he described as "championship calibre" following their emphatic 56–5 victory over Benetton at Cape Town Stadium.
The Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers have been assured of their participation in the United Rugby Championship for the next four years.
South African rugby stalwart Brok Harris could have played his last match for the Stormers in their dominant United Rugby Championship win over Benetton on Saturday.
Springbok newcomer Ben-Jason Dixon will be unavailable for the opening internationals of the season as he continues his recovery from wrist surgery.
There is just one change to the Stormers starting line-up for their United Rugby Championship encounter against Benetton at DHL Stadium on Saturday.