State of the Euro cups: Stormers locked on La Rochelle
The DHL Stormers renew hostilities with La Rochelle as John Dobson’s charges brace for a titanic showdown in Cape Town against the Champions Cup title-holders on Saturday.
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The DHL Stormers renew hostilities with La Rochelle as John Dobson’s charges brace for a titanic showdown in Cape Town against the Champions Cup title-holders on Saturday.
The Champions Cup last 16 clash between the DHL Stormers and La Rochelle in Cape Town on Saturday will be an epic duel of Test-match quality, writes MARK KEOHANE.
John Dobson says the last-gasp victory over Ulster has given the DHL Stormers plenty to mull over ahead of the Champions Cup playoff against La Rochelle next weekend.
Loose forward Marco van Staden is a fitness concern for the Vodacom Bulls in the countdown to next Saturday’s Champions Cup clash against Lyon in Pretoria.
Jake White believes the Vodacom Bulls are on the verge of securing a place in the semi-finals of the URC and Champions Cup ahead of a two-match tour that includes a clash with Leinster.
A convincing bonus-point win away against London Irish was key to propelling the DHL Stormers to a home play-off place in their maiden Investec Champions Cup campaign.
The Sharks have strongly hinted that Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen is among a quartet of new signings for next season.
France centre Jonathan Danty has been handed a five-game suspension, but could still be available for the Champions Cup playoff against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.
Hendre Stassen says that he has been inspired by the passion shown by his teammates at the DHL Stormers this season.
Breakout DHL Stormers star Jurie Matthee has signed a new long-term contract with Western Province Rugby following a sensational start to his professional career.