The Stormers have named their side to take on Irish side Connacht at the DHL Stadium on Saturday, highlighted by the return from injury of Warrick Gelant and Seabelo Senatla.
Bulls skipper Ruan Nortje has identified their lineout play and game speed as areas which need to improve when they face Munster in Saturday's United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Thomond Park.
Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden is set to earn his 50th cap for the 2022 United Rugby Championship winners when they face Connacht at DHL Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Eben Etzebeth will make a welcome return to rugby when he captains the Sharks in Friday night's United Rugby Championship clash against Edinburgh in the Scottish capital.
Lions assistant coach Barend Pieterse says the team remains optimistic about turning their season around as they prepare to host Benetton in a must-win United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park Stadium this weekend.
Springbok wunderkind Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is confident his injuries are well behind him as the Stormers eye a playoff spot in the United Rugby Championship.