For the first time in six years, Springbok Handre Pollard is at flyhalf for the Bulls as they run out to face Ulster in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson revealed that there is ample backup arriving for the latter part of their United Rugby Championship tour up north.
Injury has severely hampered Lukhanyo Am's career, but the Springbok centre has not given up on green and gold dreams.
Edinburgh may hand Springbok prop Boan Venter a swift call-up for Friday's crucial URC showdown with Munster.
The Bulls head to Ireland on Monday with 13 Springboks in their ranks for a three-week United Rugby Championship tour, where they face Ulster, Connacht and Glasgow.
Stormers prop Neething Fouche is set for an extended period on the sidelines after an arm injury, leaving the franchise scrambling for a replacement.