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Dobbo: Duane ‘keen’ on Stormers reunion

John Dobson says he is hoping that Duane Vermeulen’s proposed move into coaching at the DHL Stormers is finalised in the next couple of weeks.

Ruhan Nel of Stormers crosses to score a try during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Munster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 15 April 2023

Nel returns to aid Stormers’ Italian job

Ruhan Nel will start at inside centre in one of four changes to the DHL Stormers’ starting lineup for the clash with Benetton in Treviso on Saturday.

Nohamba at 10 for Lions

Sanele Nohamba will switch to flyhalf in one of three changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for the clash with Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 28: DHL Stormers players during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Scarlets at Danie Craven Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Stormers without Bok for Italian job

The DHL Stormers have lost a veteran to injury ahead of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton on Saturday.

Daniel Kasende of Cheetahs attempts to get past Kade Wolhuter of Western Province attempted tackle during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Cheetahs held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 15 April 2023

Ospreys to swoop for Cheetahs

The Cheetahs are the reported subject of interest from the owners of Welsh club Ospreys, which could result in a host of players moving to Swansea.

Hacjivah Dayimani of Stormers attempts to tackle Malakai Fekitoa of Munster during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 Grand Final between Stormers and Munster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 27 May 2023

Stormers wary of Fekitoa factor

Malakai Fekitoa was at the heart of a Vodacom URC grand final upset when he last faced the DHL Stormers, who are wary of the ex-All Black’s influence for Benetton.

South Africa's wing Kurt-Lee Arendse (R) celebrates with South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok (L) after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Bok stars to return by December

The World Cup-winning Springboks are only likely to all be back for their @Vodacom #URC franchises by the end of the month, and in some cases only in December.

PARMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: Sergeal Petersen of the Vodacom Bulls in action against Enrico Lucchin of Zebre Parma during the United Rugby Championship match between Zebre and Vodacom Bulls at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on November 04, 2023 in Parma, Italy.

Petersen surging in Bullring

Fresh from a try-scoring debut for the Vodacom Bulls, Sergeal Petersen expressed his delight to be back in a “competitive” environment after a stint in Japan.