The Stormers are on a mission to become one of the best clubs in the world, and while Saturday's 22-21 loss to La Rochelle in the last 16 of the Champions Cup showed that they aren't quite there yet, it also suggested they are not far off.
La Rochelle, the double defending champions, have contested all of the last three tournament finals and have already solidified their status as one of the most dangerous club teams in the game.