With a host of players currently sidelined and the depth of the squad being tested, the Stormers took some hard lessons from their Champions Cup clash with Harlequins in London.
The Stormers went down 53-16 in their Investec Champions Cup clash with Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.
Although he has not ruled out the possibility of playing for England, Harlequins fullback Tyrone Green admits he still dreams of representing the Springboks.
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen is set for a South African homecoming at the end of the current season after his Harlequins departure was confirmed.
Harlequins winger Louis Lynagh could make his Test debut for Italy against France in the Six Nations next week.
Andre Esterhuizen believes his decision to move to Premiership club Harlequins was the best one he ever made as it helped revive his Springbok career.