One such player is DHL Stormers centre Suleiman Hartzenberg who appeared in five EPCR Champions Cup fixtures for the South African outfit, notching two tries on their route to the Round of 16.

DHL Stormers will once again dine at the top table of EPCR competition in 2023-24 and have been drawn alongside defending champions Stade Rochelais, Stade Français Paris, Leicester Tigers, Leinster Rugby and Sale Sharks.

Hartzenberg will no doubt be a key player once again in the upcoming campaign. He notched a first half try in Round Three of the 2022-23 pool stage against London Irish – scoring the second of three tries for the South African side in a 28-14 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium.

The South African U20 international crossed once more in the Round of 16 42-17 defeat to Exeter Chiefs. After being blitzed by the English outfit in the first half, DHL Stormers replied with three second half scores with Hartzenburg touching down midway through the period.

DHL Stormers begin their 2023-24 campaign with a trip to Mattioli Woods Welford Road when they take on Leicester Tigers in Round One. The game is scheduled for 15:15 on Sunday, December 10.

With the first year of South African teams competing in EPCR competitions now complete, we take a look at those star players who made an impact for their sides.