The Stormers are awaiting key fitness updates ahead of a crucial United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks, with several Springbok stars still needing medical clearance.
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson was full of praise for his side after they emerged from a bruising encounter against Leicester in the Champions Cup with a 39-26 win.
The Stormers secured Investec Champions Cup qualification with a gritty 39-26 victory over Leicester Tigers in a pulsating encounter at the DHL Stadium on Saturday.
Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu takes over the Stormers captaincy for their Champions Cup encounter with Leicester Tigers at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
Springbok loose forward Evan Roos has signed a contract extension that will see him continue at the Stormers until at least 2028.
The Stormers head into Saturday's Champions Cup clash with Leicester knowing there is little room for error, but they will do so with a boost as centre Ruhan Nel returns to training after injury.