The Stormers' URC slump continued on Saturday as they fell to a third successive defeat against South African opposition, going down 24-10 to the Lions at Ellis Park.
Cardiff produced a stunning upset over Leinster, edging the Irish giants 8-7 in the United Rugby Championship at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night.
Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys is preparing his side for what he believes will be a high-intensity derby when they face the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow afternoon.
Batho Hlekani steps into the Lions starting line-up in place of injured Springbok flank Ruan Venter as one of two changes to the starting XV for Saturday's crucial URC derby against the Stormers.
The Vodacom Bulls have named several changes to their starting XV for Saturday's United Rugby Championship match against the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.
Andre Esterhuizen will captain a strong Hollywoodbets Sharks side in Pretoria as they face the Vodacom Bulls in their final derby of the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season.