Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen believes Boan Venter will arrive at Ellis Park with a point to prove ahead of his move to Johannesburg next season.
Bulls star Sebastien de Klerk is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken foot against the Stormers.
Springbok hopeful Juarno Augustus returned to action with a bang over the weekend, after spending the better part of three months on the sidelines.
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann admitted his side "fell apart" in their 32-19 home defeat to the Stormers at Loftus on Saturday, leaving his team facing a high-pressure run-in for the remainder of the United Rugby Championship season.
John Dobson described the Stormers' 32-19 victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday as "probably our most important win" and one of their most dominant performances in Pretoria since he took charge.
The Stormers rediscovered some of their best form to claim a 32-19 bonus-point victory against the Bulls in their United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus on Saturday.