Glasgow second row Sintu Manjezi knows the Cape Town men better than most having played them numerous times back home in South Africa. Manjezi says Warriors will need to be at their very best if they are to extend their recent good run.
"Stormers as the defending champions is going to be a big one for us," said Manjezi in The Scotsman. "I played against them a few times from my time back in South Africa and I know a few of the guys there from playing at Cheetahs and Bulls. So I'm looking forward to it. Stormers execute well in the opposition 22. They have one strike and normally score a try from that And they can create from anywhere. They have a lot of ball players and guys who like to thrive off scraps. So that"s what they will bring.
"South African teams are usually pretty physical but don't play down the Scottish derby and how much the guys went at it here. I was a little bit surprised about the physicality in that game. Edinburgh really brought it to us. We were able to break them down in the second half of both games but it was really physical in the first half especially. So if we can handle that then hopefully it stands us in good stead for Stormers.
"We're confident in our own capacity and what we're able to do. If we can really execute what we're good at it should be a good encounter. It's going to be special to take on the defending champions but more importantly we're back at home. We really enjoy playing in front of our own fans. They really do give us an edge."
Manjezi joined Warriors this summer and he feels the team is evolving steadily under Franco Smith.
"Franco came in a bit late so it took some time to get everything going," continued Manjezi. "But for everyone who gets an opportunity to play, we know that we're doing it also for all those who aren't out there. You have a responsibility in the jersey. And that means a lot. That's the culture that Franco has instilled in us. When you're out on the field give it you're all as there's someone sitting at home wishing they were playing.
"We want to be confident in our own capacity but take it week and week. The belief we have as a team is that we can play in finals and do well there but that's a long-term goal. It's about processes and executing every week so that when that time comes it's a build-up of consecutive wins or good performances and then the results will take care of themselves."