Young Stormers star Markus Muller will be hoping to make an impact against the Pumas.

With only three rounds remaining before the Currie Cup semi-finals, every log point will count as the race for playoff qualification enters a crucial phase.

Round five gets underway on Friday when the Lions host the Kavaliers at Wits University at 3 pm, before log leaders Griquas welcome the Sharks XV to Kimberley for a 5.05pm kick-off.

Saturday’s action sees the Pumas entertain the Stormers XXIII at Mbombela Stadium at 3pm, while the round concludes on Sunday with the Bulls XV hosting second-placed Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld at 3 pm.

The Lions-Kavaliers clash carries particular significance, with both sides firmly in the semi-final hunt. The Gautengers are third on the log with 12 points after two wins from their opening four matches, while Boland sit fifth on 11 points.