Stormers scrumhalf Paul de Wet is looking to embrace the change in weather as the Cape Town men venture north for United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup clashes.
The Lions revealed their 29-man touring squad for their four-week tour of Europe.
Bulls coach Jake White has confirmed the Bulls' 28-men traveling squad for Wales, ahead of their United Rugby Championship round 12 tie against the Dragons.
The Stormers have moved to within three points of United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster with a 40-8 thrashing of the Lions at Cape Town Stadium.
The Sharks recorded their sixth United Rugby Championship victory from nine starts this season after they overpowered the Bulls 47-20 in Durban.
The Sharks have selected a star-studded line-up for what should be a thrilling New Year's Eve URC derby against the Bulls at Kings Park.