The Stormers' willingness to spread the ball has brought a smile to head coach John Dobson's face.
Having recovered successfully from injury, centre Dan du Plessis is enthusiastic and ready for action in the Stormers' first match of the new year.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was full of praise for the way his players were able to come back from a poor first half and turn the tables on the Sharks.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree was left frustrated with his side's decision-making during their 20-18 loss to the Lions in the United Rugby Championship (URC) on Saturday.
Bulls coach Jake White said that the extra travel the South African sides have to do in the URC is putting them at a disadvantage.
After going down to Connacht at the weekend, the Sharks have lost all five of their URC clashes this season.