Stormers centre Ruhan Nel is relishing the intensity of the knockout stage of the Heineken Champions Cup.
The Stormers have been dealt a potential blow after logistical issues prevented them from departing for their Champions Cup quarter-final clash against Exeter Chiefs as scheduled.
The Stormers held out a determined Harlequins outfit for a 32-28 victory in their Heineken Champions Cup top-16 clash at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Experienced Stormers flank Deon Fourie is hoping that the team can feed off the energy of the home crowd at DHL Stadium on Saturday in the Heineken Champions Cup knock-out match against Harlequins.
Stormers coach John Dobson has urged his side to be wary of the threat of Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen among others when his side clash with Harlequins in the Champions Cup Round of 16 on Saturday.
Stormers coach John Dobson admitted he had mixed feelings about his side's performance in Friday night's thrilling 22-22 United Rugby Championship draw against Leinster in Dublin.