Stormers director of rugby John Dobson admitted the prognosis for the ankle injury Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu picked up in their United Rugby Championship win over Cardiff "looks pretty serious".
With the United Rugby Championship (URC) play-offs beginning this weekend, Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee has stressed the value of two of the squad's senior players.
Munster have suffered a significant setback ahead of their URC quarter-final against the Bulls in Pretoria with the news that Ireland flyhalf Jack Crowley has been ruled out.
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson hailed superstar Cheslin Kolbe for the immense sacrifices he made to rejoin the Cape outfit.
The Stormers are set for a timely boost in personnel ahead of the United Rugby Championship quarterfinal against Cardiff on 30 May.
The Lions will host Leinster and the Sharks welcome Ospreys on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship, with the Stormers and Bulls set to start away from home.