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Stormers Director of Rugby, John Dobson, has no concerns about Bongi Mbonambi's history with the Sharks and says they will help fast-track the Springbok hooker's return to action as he targets a third Rugby World Cup next year. The 35-year-old is set to feature off the bench against Ulster on Saturday, after signing a one-year deal with the Stormers. Mbonambi previously represented the Cape side between 2015 and 2021 before […]
Stormers Director of Rugby, John Dobson, has named a Springbok-laden matchday-23 with eight national team players in the starting XV and a further three on the bench for his team's URC derby against the Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday. The squad also includes rising lock star, Riley Norton, as well as new recruit from the Lions, scrumhalf Haashim Pead, who's set to make his debut. There are three changes […]
Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has called up Stormers prop, Ntuthuko Mchunu, to the national squad as the world champions resume preparations for next month's Test against Argentina and Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks following a week-long break. The squad assembled in Johannesburg on Sunday evening and resumed their on-field preparations on Monday, where they will be joined by Mchunu, who earned his fourth Test cap against Scotland […]
Stormers Director of Rugby, John Dobson, has made several changes to his starting lineup for Friday night's clash against Ulster Rugby in Belfast. Captain Ruhan Nel misses out through a calf injury, with utility back Damian Willemse shifting from fullback to inside centre alongside Dan du Plessis in the midfield. Warrick Gelant regains the number 15 jersey from Willemse. There is also a start for youngster, Imad Khan, at scrumhalf […]
The Stormers have confirmed that lock, Salmaan Moerat, will leave Cape Town at the end of the season to take up an opportunity in France. While the franchise has not disclosed which club he will be joining, Moerat has been widely linked with a move to Top 14 giants, La Rochelle. The announcement of his departure comes a day after the Bulls confirmed that utility back, David Kriel, will be […]
The Bulls have named a Springbok-laden matchday 23 for Saturday’s north-south derby against the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld. Head coach, Johan Ackermann, has recalled experienced forwards to the starting pack as his side looks to gain the upper hand in one of South African rugby’s fiercest rivalries. Experienced front-rowers Gerhard Steenekamp, Johan Grobbelaar and Wilco Louw all return to the starting line-up. There is one change to the loose trio, […]
Bulls loose forward, Marco van Staden, will achieve a lifelong goal on Saturday when he makes his 100th appearance for the Pretoria franchise in their United Rugby Championship clash against the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld. The Springbok forward has taken the long route to reach the landmark, progressing through club and varsity rugby before eventually cementing his place at professional level. Van Staden has recently become a key figure in […]
Bulls captain, Marcell Coetzee, says he is expecting a fierce challenge against the Stormers when the two sides meet at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Bulls have recovered from a difficult period earlier in the season to become the in-form South African team in the United Rugby Championship, while the Stormers have slipped from first on the log to fifth after three successive defeats. However, Coetzee warned that the Stormers […]
