A 30-man Stormers squad left Cape Town on Tuesday for a vital two-match United Rugby Championship tour in Wales and Ireland over the next fortnight.
The Lions have received a welcome boost with the return to fitness of Springbok fullback Quan Horn and outside centre Henco van Wyk ahead of two crucial URC away fixtures and a Challenge Cup playoff.
Springboks Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are set to return to the Stormers lineup for the United Rugby Championship tour north.
South African centre Marius Louw has signed a two-year deal with Premiership outfit Sale Sharks.
The Sharks could play Eben Etzebeth as early as next week as they hope that his long battle with concussion is about to end.
Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi has signed a contract to remain at the Sharks for a further two years.