Return of Bok duo boost Stormers

The Stormers have named a 30-man touring squad for their two-match URC tour to Wales and Ireland.

The Stormers will face Scarlets on Llanelli this Saturday, before facing Irish side Ulster in Belfast next Friday.

The 2021 winners will be bolstered by the return of fit-again Springbok backline duo, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse, as well as lock, Connor Evans, and utility-back, Suleiman Hartzenberg. Outside back, Luke Burger, is the only uncapped player in the group.

Springbok flyhalf, Manie Libbok, who has struggled with concussion of late, is not included in the squad.

Meanwhile, Springbok flank, Ben-Jason Dixon, will undergo surgery on his wrist this week, which ruled him out of contention.

Scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer, who is recovering from a groin strain, and prop Neethling Fouche, who will welcome the arrival of his second child this week, will also stay behind in Cape Town.

The Cape franchise is 12th on the URC table on 28 points, but only a point behind the eight-placed Lions. Written by Ntsako Mkhari