Stormers player ratings: A night to forget for the South African outfit, who were less Storm Eowyn and more blow-out in their 36-12 loss to Leinster.
Stormers tighthead prop Neethling Fouche has turned down significant interest from several overseas clubs to agree a three-year contract extension with the club.
There are signs South Africa's fabled juggernauts may be fading as they enter their twilight years in the scrummage.
Sale dominated the territory in the first-half without being able to convert the pressure into points, with the Stormers capitalising on their limited opportunities after a stalemate opening 20 minutes.
If fielding 51 South Africa players in 2024, including 12 debutants, was not already staggering enough, there are plenty more players that Rassie Erasmus could select this year.
Enforced rotation, poor results, and logistical and political issues have raised questions over the viability of South African Champions Cup involvements.
.Alex Dombrandt and Cadan Murley plundered hat-tricks as Harlequins’ Investec Champions Cup campaign was given lift off.
Springboks back Manie Libbok, versatile forward Keke Morabe and Ben-Jason Dixon are likely to miss this weekend's important clash at Twickenham Stoop against Harlequins.