Norman Laker

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Dillyn Leyds of Stade Rochelais during the Investec Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and La Rochelle at DHL Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Stormers wary of Leyds factor

Damian Willemse and Norman Laker have acknowledged the threat of one of their own, Dillyn Leyds, when the DHL Stormers and La Rochelle clash on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Damian Willemse of the Stormers during the Investec Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and La Rochelle at DHL Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Stormers fired up for giant Euro challenge

Assistant coach Norman Laker is confident that the DHL Stormers can match the physical threat of champions La Rochelle when the teams lock horns in Cape Town on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 16: Rito Hlungwani and John Dobson during the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province joint training session at High Performance Centre on May 16, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Dobbo’s dream coaching team

DHL Stormers boss John Dobson pays tribute to his assistant coaches Dawie Snyman, Rito Hlungwani and Norman Laker, who all bring something unique to the team.

Grant Williams of the Sharks attempts to get past Seabelo Senatla of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Sharks held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 04 March 2023 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stormers wary of Sharks’ bite

Assistant coach Norman Laker has cautioned the Stormers against underestimating the Sharks when the coastal teams clash in Cape Town on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Leicester Tigers' Jasper Wiese in action during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Gloucester, United Kingdom.

Stormers wary of tigerish Bok threat

Assistant coach Norman Laker said the DHL Stormers will pay special attention to Leicester Tigers duo Handre Pollard and Jasper Wiese when the teams clash on Sunday.

Back-three test awaits Stormers in Durban

Stormers defence coach Norman Laker is confident Sergeal Petersen and Seabelo Senatla can cope with the Sharks’ dangerous back three. DYLAN JACK reports.

Stormers get new forwards coach

The coaching team that will work alongside Stormers head coach John Dobson in the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season has been confirmed.

‘Stormers need big defensive effort’

Stormers assistant coach Norman Laker says their defensive structures will be crucial when they face the Crusaders at Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Stormers want to improve defence

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.

Province looking to perfect defence

Western Province defence coach Norman Laker says the team can build on the defensive display from their 34-7 win against the Blue Bulls over the weekend. DYLAN JACK reports.