The Stormers have made four changes to their starting lineup for Saturday’s match against the Waratahs in Sydney. Lock Pieter-Steph du Toit (back) and fullback SP Marais (toe) both missed last weekend’s 28-20 win against the Jaguares due to injury. As a result, Dillyn Leyds shifts from No 15 to the right wing, with JJ Engelbrecht coming in at outside… Read more →
The Waratahs have named a much-changed starting XV for their Super Rugby opener against the Stormers in Sydney on Saturday. The team features new faces in Wallabies wing Curtis Rona and centre Lalakai Foketi, while ex-Brumby Tom Staniforth and former Reds player Rob Simmons will form an all-new lock combination. The XV also sees the return of centre Kurtley Beale, who… Read more →
Forwards coach Russell Winter says the Stormers will primarily view Pieter-Steph du Toit as a specialist lock this Super Rugby season, writes CRAIG LEWIS. Du Toit missed the Stormers’ Super Rugby opener last weekend due to a back injury, but the 25-year-old has recovered in time to join the team on their three-week tour of Australasia. The Stormers are first set… Read more →
JON CARDINELLI picks a South African XV based on performances in round one of Super Rugby. Three South African teams were in action this past weekend. The Stormers hung on for a 28-20 win against the Jaguares at Newlands. The Lions were too strong for the Sharks in Johannesburg, winning 26-19. The Lions forwards hammered the Sharks at the scrums… Read more →
Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit has recovered from a back injury to be named in the Stormers’ 27-man touring squad to Australasia. After getting their 2018 Super Rugby campaign off to a winning start with a 28-20 victory against the Jaguares at Newlands on Saturday, the Stormers fly to Sydney to face the Waratahs, before playing the Highlanders and Crusaders. Although… Read more →
The Stormers moved to the top of the South African conference standings, while the Lions began their campaign with an important win over the Sharks in round one, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Stormers hung on for a 28-20 win against the Jaguares at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the Super Rugby clashes at Newlands and Ellis Park in round one. The Super Rugby tournament has undergone significant changes since last season. Fifteen teams will compete across three conferences in 2018, rather than the 18 sides that featured across four conferences in 2017. Two sides, namely the Cheetahs and Kings, have been cut from… Read more →
Springbok wing Raymond Rhule will make his first start for the Stormers when they take on the Jaguares at Newlands on Saturday. Coach Robbie Fleck has opted for a mix of experience and youth, with many first-choice players out injured. Rhule will form part of a dynamic back three that includes Blitzboks speedster Seabelo Senatla and fullback Dillen Leyds, while Damien… Read more →
Western Province director of rugby Gert Smal has denied rumours linking to him to the Cardiff Blues head coaching job.
