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Kitshoff: Deon deserves to become a Bok

Skipper Steven Kitshoff was delighted for Deon Fourie after his Stormers teammate was confirmed as one of eight players who could make their Springbok debut in the upcoming Test season.

Damian Willemse of Stormers celebrates Stormers beating Ulster to reach the final during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Semifinal match between Stormers and Ulster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 11 June 2022

Dobson: Willemse ‘bleeds blue and white’

Coach John Dobson has hailed the starring role played by injured centre Damian Willemse in the Stormers’ United Rugby Championship semi-final victory.

Captain Kitshoff an officer and a gentleman

DHL Stormers stars Evan Roos and Warrick Gelant have hogged the headlines this season but captain Steven Kitshoff has been the driving force in the Cape side’s quest for the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship title. #URC

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 04: Sacha Mngomezulu of the Stormers prior the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Edinburgh at DHL Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images_

Stormers prepared to gamble on ‘little Damian’

John Dobson says rookie Sacha Mngomezulu will be fielded in some capacity as the Stormers continue with a six-two split on the bench for the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final against Ulster in Cape Town on Saturday. #URC

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: Leolin Zas of the Stormers celebrate after scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ospreys at DHL Stadium on April 02, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers ‘Top Gun’ wings it again

The top gun in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Stormers flyer Leolin Zas came dangerously close to turning in his wings.

Edinburgh Rugby v DHL Stormers, United Rugby Championship, DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh, 9th Oct 2021 Score - Edinburgh 20, Stormers 20 © 2021 J.L. Preece

Stormers brace for ‘evolved’ Edinburgh

John Dobson is wary of an Edinburgh team the Stormers coach believes are much better than suggested by their seventh-place finish in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship, Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, Wales 21/5/2022 Scarlets vs DHL Stormers DHL

Stormers delighted to be crowned SA’s best

Being crowned the South African Shield winners in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship has liberated the elated Stormers from a dark era in their history.

Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and Leinster at Cape Town Stadium on 30 April 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Gelant looking to finish Stormers career on a high

John Dobson has revealed that Warrick Gelant is in ‘advanced talks’ with a French club, but says the Springbok fullback remains highly motivated to get the Stormers through the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs. DYLAN JACK reports.