Lions assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys says the players don’t need extra motivation as they prepare to host Connacht in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Although he will be sad to leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season, the lure of playing more matches in South Africa was a key reason behind Juarno Augustus' decision to join Ulster.
Stormers' Director of Rugby John Dobson revealed more about the plethora of backline options soon to be available to him.
Despite a 42-31 defeat to Benetton at Emirates Airline Park last weekend, Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen remains confident they can still push for a Vodacom URC play-off spot.
Lions captain Francke Horn will miss the rest of the United Rugby Championship season due to injury, in a blow not only to his club's campaign but also to his hopes of earning a Springbok call-up.
The Stormers have revealed that Springbok playmaker Manie Libbok looks set to return for the business end of the URC season, leaving them with a potential selection poser at flyhalf.