Damian Willemse is delighted that he will be celebrating his 100th appearance for the Stormers on Saturday with all of his fellow backline stars alongside him.
Lions loose forward Ruhan Straeuli has been forced into early retirement at the age of 26 due to a serious neck injury that required surgical intervention in March.
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has taken umbrage at pundit Matt Williams' comments about his career-ending injury.
Winger Makazole Mapimpi returned from the Sharks' two-match United Rugby Championship tour as the leading try scorer of all time for the Durban franchise.
Injured Springbok utility forward Deon Fourie has signed a one-year contract extension with the Stormers and will be available to play from the start of next season.
Rising stars Zach Porthen, JC Mars, Divan Fuller, Asad Moos and Kyle Smith have all signed contract extensions with Stormers Rugby and are poised to continue their transition to the senior ranks.