Several Stormers are recovering well from injury. Hanyani Shimange, who has a rib cartilage injury, is expected to be fit for the match against the Blues on April 23.
Joe van Niekerk, who has an injury to the cartilage in his left knee, is expected to be fit for the Crusaders game on Saturday. Marius Joubert, who has an injury to his left ankle, is also expected to be fit for the match on Saturday.
Schalk Burger will be assessed during the week, after suffering a right calf-muscle strain.
However, Adri Badenhorst, who has a right knee-ligament injury, will not be considered for the Crusaders match, and his fitness will be reassessed next week. Werner Greeff, who is recovering from a concussion, will not be considered for the Crusaders game.
Quinton Davids is not responding well to treatment for a right ankle-ligament injury, and is an unlikely starter for the Crusaders match. — Sapa