Sharks head coach John Plumtree has hailed the influence of flyhalf Siya Masuku after his starring role in their Challenge Cup semi-final victory over Clermont.
The Sharks pulled off a remarkable late fightback against Clermont to come from 13 points down and clinch a 32-31 victory in Saturday's Challenge Cup semi-final at The Stoop in London.
Clermont held on for a 27-22 victory in Saturday's Challenge Cup Round-of-16 clash against the Cheetahs in France despite a spirited second-half fightback from the visitors.
The Cheetahs take on Auvergne Clermont in a knockout Challenge Cup encounter in France this Saturday.
Stormers head coach John Dobson was frustrated with his team's first-half performance against Clermont but was happy his second-half substitutions made a difference.
The Stormers rallied in the second half to defeat Clermont 30-16 and secure a favourable playoff spot in the Heineken Champions Cup.