Dobson: Stormers playoff qualification was anti-climax
Coach John Dobson says a disjointed performance in the win against log-leaders Leinster took some of the joy out of the Stormers clinching a Vodacom URC playoff berth. DYLAN JACK reports.
Stormers coach still wary of lurking Scarlets
John Dobson says the Stormers have not decided yet whether they will take a full-strength squad to play Scarlets in the final fixture of the season in Wales next month, as their playoff hopes still hinge on beating Leinster on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Stormers ‘desperate’ to secure Cape Town semi-final
John Dobson says the Stormers are “desperate as ever” to finish among the top four with back-to-back victories in their final two Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures, starting with a table-topping clash against Leinster in Cape Town on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Dobson: Junior to negate loss of ‘world-class’ Fourie
The Stormers will be without breakdown king Deon Fourie when they take on the Glasgow Warriors but coach John Dobson is confident Junior Pokomela will fill the void with aplomb. DYLAN JACK reports.
‘Written-off’ Stormers happy to disappoint critics
John Dobson has expressed his delight after the Stormers took control of the South African conference by defeating the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Dobson wary of ‘reinforced’ Ospreys
Coach John Dobson insists the Stormers won’t overlook the threat posed by an upgraded Ospreys outfit when the teams clash in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon. DYLAN JACK reports.
Steely Senatla shows he can do the dirty work
Seabelo Senatla has shown there’s a steely element to his game, and it’s an area he must keep developing if he is to fulfil his dream of playing for the Springboks, writes DYLAN JACK.
Dobson hails never-say-die Vermeulen
There’s a lesson for Evan Roos in the mentality of Springbok veteran Duane Vermeulen, according to Stormers coach John Dobson.
Dobson admits Ulster had Stormers ‘on the ropes’
Coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff have hailed the Stormers’ composure to weather Ulster’s kicking game and hold on for a tense victory on Saturday.
Stormers eager to avoid trench warfare against Ulster
Head coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff want the Stormers to continue playing with X-factor despite the challenge posed by Ulster’s forward-oriented game.
