Chance to shine for next-gen Stormers
John Dobson said the DHL Stormers players set to face Cardiff on Friday have an ideal opportunity to make a statement before the return of their world champion Springboks.
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John Dobson said the DHL Stormers players set to face Cardiff on Friday have an ideal opportunity to make a statement before the return of their world champion Springboks.
The DHL Stormers will take on Northampton Saints in an exhibition match at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens in March.
A compelling victory against Cardiff under Friday night lights at Cardiff Arms Park will ignite the DHL Stormers to gun it to a third straight final in the Vodacom URC.
Veteran prop Brok Harris will captain a rejigged DHL Stormers 23 against Cardiff on Friday, which will see him bring up 400 senior professional caps.
SA-born flyhalf Tinus de Beer is arming Cardiff for the Stormers’ ‘chaotic’ brand of rugby when the teams lock horns in Wales on Friday night.
Leolin Zas was delighted to reach 50 DHL Stormers caps after running out at Thomond Park, the latest milestone on what has been a remarkable journey for the ace finisher.
Cardiff scored a contentious try at the death to punish an error-prone Stormers performance on Friday night.
Head coach Matt Sherratt expects the DHL Stormers to employ a “high risk” approach on ‘D’ against Cardiff when the teams clash in the Welsh capital on Friday night.
The Stormers have confirmed that Hacjivah Dayimani is fully fit and raring to go for their homecoming in Stellenbosch after the flanker missed the four-week Vodacom URC tour.
The DHL Stormers have banked on a former Vodacom Bulls lock after up-and-comer Gary Porter suffered a long-term injury on tour.