Du Plessis enjoying ‘fresh start’
Stormers centre Dan du Plessis is happy to be back to full fitness after a couple of injury-marred seasons. DYLAN JACK reports.
Stormers centre Dan du Plessis is happy to be back to full fitness after a couple of injury-marred seasons. DYLAN JACK reports.
Stormers assistant coach Norman Laker says the team is focused on restoring pride through their defence ahead of their tour-opener against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Eben Etzebeth has passed a concussion test and could be available for selection for the Stormers’ match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.
UWC stunned UJ 29-17 to claim their first-ever Varsity Cup victory, while there were also wins for CUT, Wits and Tuks on Monday.
Tuks went to the top of the Varsity Cup log with a 28-0 victory over NWU in Potchefstroom on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Toulouse extended their unbeaten run to 14 games with a 53-21 win over Lyon, while there were also Top 14 victories for Montpellier, Castres, Racing 92, Agen, Bordeaux and Clermont.
Damian Penaud scored a crucial try to allow France to claim a 25-14 win over Italy in Rome on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck says their younger players will bring a new energy and positivity to the squad for their tour to Australasia. DYLAN JACK reports.
Eben Etzebeth will sit out the Stormers’ first game on tour against the Hurricanes in Wellington due to a concussion he suffered against the Jaguares.
John Dobson says taking over as Stormers head coach in 2020 is a natural step in his own journey. DYLAN JACK reports.