The Stormers had a second half to forget as they slumped to a 33-24 defeat against an inspired Connacht outfit in their URC clash at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
There are no fewer than ten Springboks in the Stormers starting line-up to face Connacht in the United Rugby Championship at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
The Lions will welcome former United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Warriors to Ellis Park this Saturday as they look to secure a place in the playoffs.
The Sharks have named Junior Springbok star Zekhethelo Siyaya at fullback for the United Rugby Championship clash against Ospreys in Wales on Saturday.
The Bulls have opted for consistency in their United Rugby Championship encounter against the Dragons in Wales on Friday night.
Veteran hooker Siyabonga 'Scarra' Ntubeni will bring the curtain down on a 15-year career with the Stormers when they host Connacht at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, marking the end of an era for one of the union's longest-serving players.