Director of Rugby Jake White said the Bulls aren't looking past Benneton as they head into the business end of the United Rugby Championship.
United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi has confirmed that the URC is growing in robust fashion year after year.
The Stormers are intent on taking the "next step" in their growth as a team as they face their first-ever away play-off in the URC in Glasgow.
Sharks coach John Plumtree admitted there have been trying times at the helm, but ultimately there are plenty of positives to take from the season.
The Stormers claimed a 29-24 victory over the Lions despite playing almost half the game with 14-men in Cape Town on Saturday.
Speedster Suleiman Hartzenberg has been added to the list of Stormers who have signed-on to stay in Cape Town until 2027.