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The Stormers aim to capitalize on four consecutive home games against lower-ranked teams to climb from 10th position to a top-five URC finish, avoiding difficult playoff opponents while overcoming the absence of suspended prop Neethling Fouché.
Damian Willemse is reportedly on the radar of Irish giants Leinster as they seek a replacement for Jordie Barrett, who will return to New Zealand.
John Dobson's enforced changes see exciting Willemse-Hartzenberg axis take centre-stage as injury-hit Stormers aim to maintain momentum in Belfast.
Aiming to secure a vital away win in their URC playoff hunt, the Cape side will put out their strongest side against Ulster with some enforced changes.
With eight Springboks in the starting lineup, including the returning Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, the Stormers aims to maintain their dominance over the Scarlets.
The Stormers find themselves in a tough position as they look to maintain their winning momentum away from home in the first of two overseas matches in the United Rugby Championship.
Stormers coach John Dobson will be hoping for maximum points from both games in order to stay in the hunt for the URC playoffs, as they are languishing in 12th position on the log with just 28 points.
The Cape side is hunting for a URC playoffs berth and a win in their first of two overseas matches could strengthen their chances.
The utility back is amped to take on the task of leading the attack of the Cape side as their playmaker.
The utility back is poised for a return in the URC, aiming for a strong finish to the tournament and an injury-free season ahead
The Stormers are gearing up for an important couple of weeks as injured players return ahead of fighting for a knockout spot in the United Rugby Championship
Jordan Hendrikse, who joins his brother Jaden in the squad, made his Test debut for the Boks in the one-off Test against Wales in London in June this year.
The Springboks arrived in Jersey without tighthead prop Frans Malherbe, who picked up an injury while playing for the Stormers.
While the country is still basking in the glow of being world champions, the Springboks have already started to put in the building blocks to try and do an historic “threepeat”.
Cameron Hanekom, a former Junior Springbok who has been in top form for the Bulls this year, was a member of the Springbok alignment camps earlier in the season.
Stormers coach John Dobson was left to rue his team’s attitude in the wake of their 28-17 defeat to Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Versatile Springbok backline player Damian Willemse pulled up suddenly after scoring a try in the first half, with what appeared to be a groin injury. It places his November tour with the Springboks in doubt.
The Stormers will boosted by the return of Springboks Manie Libbok and Frans Malherbe for the URC clash against Glasgow Warriors.
Aphelele Fassi says the competition for a place in the Springboks’ starting line-up will keep everyone sharp to put their best foot forwards ahead of the tour.
Damian Willemse is a valuable player for the Springboks, especially as they like to go with forward-heavy bench splits, such as a 6-2 or a 7-1.
Damian Willemse’s return marks his first time back in the Springbok squad this year after missing all 10 Tests in 2024 due to injury.
Damian Willemse’s return will provide the Springboks with lots of options in the backline, with Willie le Roux chasing his 100th Test cap and Aphelele Fassi in fine form.
The Stormers, who were rooted to the bottom of the table after only one win from three matches on their tour, bounced back against Munster in front of their home fans.
IOL Sport’s John Goliath looks at the Springboks who could be back for the November tour and those that will only feature again in the green and gold in 2025.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was not happy with World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont’s comments about the game being too reliant on substitutes.