Stormers coach John Dosbon cut a defeated figure following his side's 24-10 loss to a spirited Lions outfit in their United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
The Stormers' URC slump continued on Saturday as they fell to a third successive defeat against South African opposition, going down 24-10 to the Lions at Ellis Park.
Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys is preparing his side for what he believes will be a high-intensity derby when they face the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow afternoon.
JJ Kotze is set to reach a significant milestone on Saturday when he runs out for his 50th appearance for the DHL Stormers in their URC Origin Round derby against the Lions at Ellis Park.
French heavyweights Montpellier have secured the services of Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden, confirming the 28-year-old will head to the Top 14 at the start of the 2026/27 season.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen revealed the team's chances of winning the United Rugby Champions SA Shield trophy will be top of mind when they host the Stormers on Saturday.