Former Stormers and Bristol loose forward Nick Koster has died at the age of 34.
The Stormers join La Rochelle and Leinster in a fearsome pool draw in next season's Heineken Champions Cup.
Stormers and Western Province Skills Coach Labeeb Levy admits losing the United Rugby Championship final to Munster was emotionally draining for the players.
According to reports, Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has declined an offer to serve as the defence and forwards coach for the Bulls.
Coach John Dobson has defended his player Manie Bibbok following the Stormers' narrow defeat to Munster in the thrilling United Rugby Championship final.
Stormers coach John Dobson says he won't use all of his URC players in Western Province's Currie Cup team now that their international season is over.