Loosehead prop Ox Nche makes a welcome return to the Sharks side named to host the Lions in the return leg of the United Rugby Championship derby.
After the Stormers secured a crucial 19-16 win over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, director of rugby John Dobson specifically commended rookie fly-half Jurie Matthee for his standout performance.
Springbok loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu has signed with the Stormers and will join the squad at the end of the current season.
The Sharks slumped to a disastrous defeat to the Lions in their United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday, drawing the ire of coach John Plumtree.
The Stormers ended a four-match losing streak to beat the Bulls 19-16 in a hard-fought United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at a damp Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
The Lions delivered a commanding performance at Ellis Park to dismantle the Sharks 38-14 in a wet and scrappy South African URC derby.