The Stormers are off and running in the Champions Cup after completing a superb 34-14 victory over London Irish in Cape Town on Saturday night.
Exeter took a huge step towards the Champions Cup knockout phase as they blitzed South African challengers the Bulls 44-14 at Sandy Park.
Werner Kok scored a crucial try as Sharks continued their winning start to life in the Heineken Champions Cup with a 19-16 victory over Bordeaux.
The Cheetahs have lost the services of flanker Oupa Mohoje for the next three weeks after he was hit with a suspension for a high tackle.
Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell hailed the improvement shown by the Sharks in their bonus-point win over Harlequins.
Bulls coach Jake White has been giving his players a crash course in the Heineken Champions Cup as his United Rugby Championship high-fliers prepare for their European debut.