The Stormers will take on French side RC Toulon in Round One of the Champions Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen revealed that the Sharks are looking at the bigger picture ahead of an intense international season across two competitions.
Revelling in the wake of their Challenge Cup success, Sharks coach John Plumtree was happy to put a smile on fan faces a difficult season.
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admitted his players are suffering from crushing disappointment following a third consecutive Champions Cup final loss.
Leinster were unable to shed their losing habit in Champions Cup finals after they were edged 31-22 by Toulouse with only extra time separating the rivals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Leinster fended off a second-half comeback to beat Northampton 20-17 in the Champions Cup semi-final at Croke Park.