The victory marks two consecutive years, 2022 and 2023, of victories over South African opposition at the home ground in the United Rugby Championship. Over the last two years, only Munster have come away from DHL Stadium with a positive result.
A car accident has ruled Stormers wing Seabelo Senatla out of the United Rugby Championship quarterfinal against the Bulls, while the Pretoria side has also endured a setback.