Unleashing Warrick Gelant from the start is part of a battle plan the Stormers hope will yield an eighth home win when they clash with crack Irish outfit Leinster on Saturday.
The match which pits the United Rugby Championship's top placed teams can help cement the Stormers' place at the top of the SA conference. It could also provide Leinster with valuable breathing space as they prepare for more pressing engagements in the coming weeks.
On loan hooker recruit Wilmar Arnoldi is on the bench, as is Springbok centre Juan de Jongh. He comes onto a bench that features Paul de Wet as the only other back. “This is a crucial game for both teams with the play-offs getting closer and we are expecting an intense game.
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