The Stormers have long been criticised for inefficient tight play, and wayward erraticism in their results. Lock Andries Bekker believes his side has used that criticism to their own advantage.
Lions lock Anton van Zyl, born and bred in Cape Town and with his parents still living in the Newlands area, admits he would love to "put one over" on the Stormers.
Sam Harris will start at inside centre for the Waratahs when they face the Brumbies in an all-Australian derby in Canberra on Sunday.
Veteran Springbok prop Ollie le Roux will lead a very young and inexperienced Cheetahs team into battle in their Super 14 Round 10 match against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.
Highlanders coach Greg Cooper has made five changes to his team for their Round 10 Super 14 outing against the Chiefs in Queenstown on Saturday.
Blues wing Doug Howlett and Crusaders fullback Leon MacDonald both received plaudits from all over as they prepare to join an exclusive group - those who have played a century of Super Rugby matches.
The Reds could welcome back up to five front line players from the injury list when they name the team to play the Sharks in their Super 14 match at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday.
There is an air of consistency about Stormers selection these days, and the starting line-up named for Saturday's clash with the Lions proved no different.
The Blues have included two of their star All Black players for their fixture with the Cheetahs at Eden Park on Friday.
There are four changes to the Crusaders starting line-up to tackle the Force on Saturday.
Building up to what manager Naka Drotské describes as "the toughest game on tour", the Cheetahs are faced with a crippling list of injuries that could put another huge damper on their aspirations.
