Rito Hlungwani

WP happy with player progress

Assistant coach Rito Hlungwani said DHL Western Province’s Currie Cup campaign has afforded players an opportunity to get game time in preparation for Stormers action.

Ben-Jason Dixon in action for the Stormers

Stormers coach: Dixon can be PSDT’s successor

Assistant coach Rito Hlungwani says Ben-Jason Dixon is the kind of player the Bok selectors want, as the DHL Stormers star gears up to make his Test debut on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 30: Jurie Matthee of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Stormers look to close ‘gulf’ in Saints friendly

The DHL Stormers will use Saturday’s exhibition match against Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens to look at new combinations ahead of a crucial run of Vodacom URC games.

Canan Moodie of the Bulls is challenged by Suleiman Hartzenberg of the Stormers during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Stormers ‘hungry’ for derby challenge

Assistant coach Rito Hlungwani expects a stern test for the DHL Stormers from the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, as it would be “naive” to write off their rivals.

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.

Frans Malherbe during the Stormers training session held at the Bellville High Performance Centre in Cape Town on 23 May 2023 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Frans ’70-30′ to return for Stormers in derby

DHL Stormers prop Frans Malherbe’s potential return is eagerly anticipated, as assistant coach Rito Hlungwani hails the intensity of their set-piece training.

Stormers coach: Boks should look at Fouche

Rito Hlungwani has championed Neethling Fouche for Bok consideration, citing the prop’s performances for the DHL Stormers.

Stormers shed light on scrumming secrets

The DHL Stormers have revealed how they have refused to take a backward step at scrum time despite being without two World Cup winners this season.

Hacjivah Dayimani and Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani during the press conference after the Stormers training session held at the Bellville High Performance Centre in Cape Town on 26 September 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stormers coach: No pressure to win

Assistant coach Rito Hlungwani said the DHL Stormers won’t need to use last week’s Champions Cup loss as extra motivation when they face La Rochelle on Saturday.

New Stormers skipper after injury blow

Tighthead prop Neethling Fouche is a frontrunner to replace Salmaan Moerat as DHL Stormers captain, with the injury-plagued lock set for another spell on the sidelines.