The Stormers are preparing for a significant stretch of time without their star flanker, Deon Fourie.
Stormers coach John Dobson expressed disappointment in his team's "flat" performance during their 42-17 loss to Exeter Chiefs in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
The Exeter Chiefs scored six converted tries to put an end to the Stormers' Heineken Champions Cup challenge at the quarter-final stage.
Deon Fourie has been ruled out of the Heineken Champions Cup quarterfinal against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Stormers centre Ruhan Nel is relishing the intensity of the knockout stage of the Heineken Champions Cup.
The Stormers have been dealt a potential blow after logistical issues prevented them from departing for their Champions Cup quarter-final clash against Exeter Chiefs as scheduled.