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The Cape side will take a break over the next two weeks before going into their fina
John Dobson's enforced changes see exciting Willemse-Hartzenberg axis take centre-stage as injury-hit Stormers aim to maintain momentum in Belfast.
After starting the weekend in 12th place, the Stormers now sit in eighth on the United Rugby Championship log after beating the Scarlets.
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 must deliver an 80-minute performance to secure victory against the Bulls in Pretoria, with key players poised to make an impact in this crucial URC clash.
The Stormers' backline boasts exceptional talent, yet their inconsistency raises concerns. As they welcome Cobus Reinach next season, can they strike the right balance between flair and fundamentals?
The Stormers will boosted by the return of Springboks Manie Libbok and Frans Malherbe for the URC clash against Glasgow Warriors.
The Stormers will be determined to end their tour on a high against Edinburgh tomorrow, having lost all four games on their URC trip last November.
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson said that after a full week of training in Italy, his team is determined to make every minute count against Zebre.
Warrick Gelant’s return to the Stormers’ fold could see a tweak in the backline, with another Springbok Damian Willemse moving to flyhalf to make accommodate the fullback.
After losing their first match of the new season, the Stormers are pondering some changes before taking on the high-flying Zebre Parma on Saturday.
Another Springbok Damian Willemse, who has recovered from a finger injury, will play in the No 15 jersey, while Jurie Matthee have been picked at flyhalf for the clash.
The Bulls are also the top side when it comes to points scored with 639, which is also a tournament record, eclipsing the 613 they scored in their first season in the United Rugby Championship.
The Stormers’ Warrick Gelant is one of the most dangerous attacking players in the country, and he showed his full array of tricks against the Ospreys.
A dominant performance from the Stormers knocked Leinster off the top of the United Rugby Championship, with the Cape side at their free-flowing try-scoring best.
Stormers coach John Dobson has heaped praise on his troops following an inspiring United Rugby Championship win over the Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday.
Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant was a central figure for the Stormers when they claimed the inaugural United Rugby Championship title.
IOL Sport’s Ashfak Mohamed feels it is now written in the stars that Le Roux must come home for one last hurrah at Cape Town Stadium?
Courtnall Skosan mutually parted ways with Northampton Saints and has garnered interest from the Stormers.
Warrick Gelant was one of the axes that the Cape side had built their devastating attack around, and his departure was sure to leave a void in the side especially on the attack.
The experienced Clayton Blommetjies and young centre Suleiman Hartzenberg will both make their Stormers debut in their United Rugby Championship-opener against Connacht in Stellenbosch on Saturday.
The excellent cameo Frans Steyn delivered in the closing stages of the Springboks’ win against Argentina has given him his answer to their flyhalf conundrum, writes Mike Greenaway.
Canan Moodie’s call-up to earn a first Springbok Test cap is well deserved and that was a sentiment shared by Jacques Nienaber at the team announcement.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has gone into his squad guns blazing and made a staggering, though not totally unexpected nine changes to the starting XV.