Stormers lock in former star
The DHL Stormers have continued to reinforce their squad for next season by announcing the return of another star player from Japan.
The DHL Stormers have continued to reinforce their squad for next season by announcing the return of another star player from Japan.
The DHL Stormers are reportedly set to bolster their pack with the return of a former Cape-born bruiser, while weighing up a move for a World Cup-winning Springbok.
Welsh club Dragons have entered the race to sign JD Schickerling amid reports that the lock is in talks for a return to the DHL Stormers.
On this week’s episode of Eye of the Storm, talented Stormers lock JD Schickerling chats about recovering from a career-threatening neck injury in 2014, his style of play and future goals.
Western Province lock JD Schickerling is content to play where the team requires him, but is not considering transitioning to the flank permanently.
JD Schickerling will start at blindside flank for Western Province against the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth and JD Schickerling look set to start for the Stormers against the Vodacom Bulls after returning to training on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Stormers locks Eben Etzebeth, JD Schickerling and Salmaan Moerat are all in a race to be fit for their match against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
JD Schickerling is one of three uncapped players in the Springbok squad. In the May 2016 issue of SA Rugby magazine, SIMON BORCHARDT looked at his remarkable recovery from a broken neck.