Young flyhalf Kade Wolhuter is positive of mounting a comeback following another severe injury during the Bulls’ Champions Cup loss to the Northampton Saints.
Scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse played a crucial role in the Sharks' attritional United Rugby Championship victory over the Bulls on Saturday, earning the praise of interim coach JP Pietersen.
Stormers boss John Dobson admitted he mustn't be too critical given the Stormers are sitting pretty at the top of the United Rugby Championship table.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen had plenty of silver linings to focus on despite his men going down 34-27 to the undefeated Stormers in their United Rugby Championship encounter on Saturday.
The Sharks' secured a 21-12 victory over the Bulls at a near-capacity Kings Park on Saturday, a result that further lifted the Durban side's spirits in the United Rugby Championship.
The Stormers came back from a seven-point deficit at halftime to beat the Lions 34-27 in their United Rugby Championship clash at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.