Stormers riding the wave to finish strong in Paris
Assistant coach Dawie Snyman said the Stormers, fresh off a huge result in Cape Town, have set their sights on beating Racing 92 on Saturday to clinch a last 16 spot in the Investec Champions Cup.
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Assistant coach Dawie Snyman said the Stormers, fresh off a huge result in Cape Town, have set their sights on beating Racing 92 on Saturday to clinch a last 16 spot in the Investec Champions Cup.
Warren Gatland recalled veterans Josh Adams, Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau for what promises to be a do-or-die Six Nations for the under-pressure Wales head coach.
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen has emphasised the importance of Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup tie against Dragons at Ellis Park following their loss in France last week.
The Sharks have full control of their playoff hopes going into the final round of pool fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup this week.
Jake White says the Bulls’ Champions Cup playoff prospects are “done” and the goal is to build momentum for the URC with a strong performance against Stade Francais in Pretoria on Saturday.
John Plumtree said the Sharks would take positives from their home loss on Saturday as they look to qualify for the Investec Champions Cup last 16 in Bordeaux next week.
The Sharks have reportedly dismissed speculation that Siya Kolisi may leave Kings Park to return to the Stormers, and that no talks have taken place between the teams.
Rassie Erasmus’ second-row options for the Springboks in 2025 have been boosted by Lood de Jager’s return to action after a seven-month injury layoff.
The Stormers are working hard to retain captain Salmaan Moerat and hooker Joseph Dweba, with both Springboks reportedly drawing interest from English clubs.
John Dobson hailed the Stormers’ result against Sale Sharks on Saturday a “special win” that tees up the team for a third successive qualification for the Investec Champions Cup playoffs.