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Dobbo’s Diary: Our home away from home

Coach John Dobson says it’s a “privilege” for the DHL Stormers to take a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match to Gqeberha, where they host the Dragons on Saturday.

Dobbo’s Diary: Roaring to go

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson can’t wait for the chance to claw back lost league points in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Lions at Ellis Park.

Dobson: Everyone out to beat the Stormers

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson insists there will be no panic stations despite the reigning champions’ 14-match winning run in the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship coming to an end. #URC

Dobson calms storm over Sacha’s future

John Dobson has downplayed rumours of England boss Eddie Jones trying to snap up DHL Stormers playmaker Sacha Mngomezulu.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13448718ak) Zebre Parma vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Sacha Mngomezulu, Dragons' Aki Seiuli and DHL Stormers' Herschel Jantjies BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy - 08 Oct 2022

Dobbo’s Diary: RESPECT to record-breaking Stormers

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is delighted with his side’s 14-game unbeaten run in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers during the Stormers tribute to acknowledge those who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and those who have contributed over this period at Newlands Rugby Stadium on 6 August 2020 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Dobbo’s Diary: Stormers looking to build depth on tour

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is looking forward to using the three-game Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour to grow his squad.

Touring Stormers leave Bok props at home

Springbok heavyweights Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe were surprise omissions from the 28-man DHL Stormers squad chosen to tour Italy and Wales.

Dobbo making all the right moves in all the right places

Coach John Dobson deserves all the plaudits for bringing the best out of DHL Stormers stars like Damian Willemse, according to Mark Keohane.

Stormers captain Marvin Orie is tackled by Pierre Schoeman of Edinburgh and Hamish Watson of Edinburgh during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Edinburgh held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 1 October 2022

Dobson: Edinburgh surprise caught Stormers napping

Coach John Dobson credited the Stormers leaders for rallying the troops after the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s reigning champs were ambushed by Edinburgh’s “forward thrust” in Cape Town on Saturday. #URC

Roos ready to tear it up

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is picking his No 8 Evan Roos to make a statement in the defending champions’ @Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against Connacht in Stellenbosch on Saturday. #URC