Stormers prop Neething Fouche is set for an extended period on the sidelines after an arm injury, leaving the franchise scrambling for a replacement.
Sharks boss John Plumtree was left wallowing in the mire following a 17-all draw with the Dragons in the second round of the United Rugby Championship on Friday.
The Lions are still looking for their first win of their United Rugby Championship campaign following a heartbreaking 22-20 loss to Zebre on Sunday afternoon.
The Bulls held off a determined Leinster fightback to claim a 39-31 bonus-point victory in their United Rugby Championship Round Two clash in Pretoria on Saturday.
The Dragons and Sharks fought to a gripping 17-17 draw in their URC clash in Newport on Friday night, ultimately sharing the points after a bruising contest in dreadful conditions.
The Stormers were patient in their 26-10 victory over the Ospreys in the second round of the United Rugby Championship on Friday night.