Stormers coach John Dobson has named no fewer than seven World Cup winners in his starting XV for Saturday's Super Rugby opener against the Hurricanes at Newlands.
Led by captain Siya Kolisi, who will play at the back of the scrum, the Stormers welcome back flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit after he shrugged off a shoulder injury.
Staying in the pack, their scrum will be propped up by Boks Frans Malherbe and Steven Kitshoff, with Bongi Mbonambi in the middle.
With a gevaarlike pak, Bok halfbacks Herschel Jantjies and Damian Willemse complete the list of World Cup winners.
READY TO RUMBLE: Dobson, left, and flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit. Picture: BackpagePix.
On top of that, British and Irish Lion Jamie Roberts will make his debut at No.12, adding to the star-studded lineup.
Dobson knows that with a team like this, there is expectation in the Mother City.
And while they are expected to dominate their visitors up front, halfbacks Jantjies and Willemse have a big job to do.
In fact, Dobson admits that pivot Willemse has a point to prove.
The coach says: “It’s definitely his most important season - it’s year three.
“His big issue, which he needs to develop around Jamie Roberts this year, is game management.
“In terms of attack and seeing opportunities, X-factor he’s got he’s got license to thrill.
“His challenge is the general game management. If he wants to be a world class talent - he undoubtedly has the talent - he has to learn that.
“This is the year that makes it - he wants to play flyhalf and he’s got to prove that he wants to be the international 10.”
Stormers:
15 Dillyn Leyds, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Ruhan Nel, 12 Jamie Roberts (debut), 11 Seabelo Senatla, 10 Damian Willemse, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Siya Kolisi ( captain), 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Jaco Coetzee, 5 Chris van Zyl, 4 Salmaan Moerat, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Steven Kitshoff.
Replacements:
16 Scarra Ntubeni, 17 Ali Vermaak, 18 Wilco Louw, 19 David Meihuizen, 20 Ernst van Rhyn, 21 Johan du Toit, 22 Godlen Masimla, 23 Rikus Pretorius (debut).