The return of the great Springbok's flanker Schalk Burger from a long-term injury has been further delayed.
The former world rugby player of the year hasn't played since injurying his knee 12 months ago in the opening match of the Super Rugby season.
The Stormers' coach Allister Coetzee says Burger won't be considered for the first three games of the season after suffering a calf muscle tear.
