The Bulls and SA Rugby have reportedly received an official letter demanding an explanation for why the Pretoria outfit fielded a weakened side in their Champions Cup quarter-final.
Stormers head coach John Dobson has admitted that flanker Deon Fourie could miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury against La Rochelle on Saturday.
Ben Loader scored a spectacular try in the Stormers' pool match against Stade Rochelais and can't wait to take the defending champions on again in the Champions Cup Round of 16 match at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is a major injury concern for the Sharks after he was forced off the field during their 23-13 triumph over Edinburgh on Saturday.
Stormers head coach John Dobson said his side are preparing for a clash of Test Match intensity when they host defending champions La Rochelle in their Champions Cup round-of-16 clash on Saturday.
Marco Masotti, the owner of the struggling Sharks side, has taken to X to respond to John Smit's criticism.