The Stormers are not messing around this Friday, throwing their Springbok heavyweights Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu straight into the fray for their Vodacom URC showdown with the Scarlets in Llanelli. It’s their first outing of the season, and with the Stormers gunning for a hat-trick of wins, the timing couldn't be better. The action kicks off at a nail-biting 8:45 PM.
Willemse, sliding into the fullback slot, promises to bring a slice of his world-class flair, shaking up the backline as Wandisile Simelane steps into the outside centre spot. Meanwhile, captain Ruhan Nel will cozy up inside, forming a potentially explosive partnership with Feinberg-Mngomezulu at flyhalf. And let's not forget the muscle up front—Paul de Villiers and Ben-Jason Dixon are reclaiming their flanker spots as if they never left.
"It has been an encouraging start to the season and we are determined to build on that in this first tour game,"
declared John Dobson, the Stormers' director of rugby. He added,
"We have got some good players coming in from the national team and some who have been in our squad and are making their first starts. We know that everyone will have to be on their game for us to continue the winning momentum on the road."
The bench isn't lacking in firepower either, with the veteran flank Deon Fourie and scrumhalf Imad Khan itching to make a mark in their first appearances of the season. As the Stormers brace for an intense clash, all eyes will be on how these strategic shuffles play out under the Friday night lights.
Team lineup for the Stormers: Damian Willemse (15), Seabelo Senatla (14), Wandisile Simelane (13), Ruhan Nel (c) (12), Leolin Zas (11), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (10), Stefan Ungerer (9), Evan Roos (8), Ben-Jason Dixon (7), Paul de Villiers (6), Ruben van Heerden (5), JD Schickerling (4), Sazi Sandi (3), JJ Kotzé (2), Ali Vermaak (1). On the bench: André-Hugo Venter (16), Vernon Matongo (17), Zachary Porthen (18), Connor Evans (19), Marcel Theunissen (20), Deon Fourie (21), Imad Khan (22), Jurie Matthee (23).
With the Scarlets reportedly "ready to rip into Stormers," the stage is set for a clash that’s sure to have rugby aficionados on the edge of their seats—or couches. Tune in, folks, this one’s going to be a cracker!
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The Stormers are not messing around this Friday, throwing their Springbok heavyweights Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu straight into the fray for their Vodacom URC showdown with the Scarlets in Llanelli. It’s their first outing of the season, and with the Stormers gunning for a hat-trick of wins, the timing couldn't be better. The action kicks off at a nail-biting 8:45 PM.
Willemse, sliding into the fullback slot, promises to bring a slice of his world-class flair, shaking up the backline as Wandisile Simelane steps into the outside centre spot. Meanwhile, captain Ruhan Nel will cozy up inside, forming a potentially explosive partnership with Feinberg-Mngomezulu at flyhalf. And let's not forget the muscle up front—Paul de Villiers and Ben-Jason Dixon are reclaiming their flanker spots as if they never left.
"It has been an encouraging start to the season and we are determined to build on that in this first tour game,"
declared John Dobson, the Stormers' director of rugby. He added,"We have got some good players coming in from the national team and some who have been in our squad and are making their first starts. We know that everyone will have to be on their game for us to continue the winning momentum on the road."
The bench isn't lacking in firepower either, with the veteran flank Deon Fourie and scrumhalf Imad Khan itching to make a mark in their first appearances of the season. As the Stormers brace for an intense clash, all eyes will be on how these strategic shuffles play out under the Friday night lights.
Team lineup for the Stormers: Damian Willemse (15), Seabelo Senatla (14), Wandisile Simelane (13), Ruhan Nel (c) (12), Leolin Zas (11), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (10), Stefan Ungerer (9), Evan Roos (8), Ben-Jason Dixon (7), Paul de Villiers (6), Ruben van Heerden (5), JD Schickerling (4), Sazi Sandi (3), JJ Kotzé (2), Ali Vermaak (1). On the bench: André-Hugo Venter (16), Vernon Matongo (17), Zachary Porthen (18), Connor Evans (19), Marcel Theunissen (20), Deon Fourie (21), Imad Khan (22), Jurie Matthee (23).
With the Scarlets reportedly "ready to rip into Stormers," the stage is set for a clash that’s sure to have rugby aficionados on the edge of their seats—or couches. Tune in, folks, this one’s going to be a cracker!