Stormers to seize control in Benetton clash
Assistant coach Labeeb Levy said the DHL Stormers can ill-afford to give away frivolous penalties if they want to play to their full potential on Saturday.
Assistant coach Labeeb Levy said the DHL Stormers can ill-afford to give away frivolous penalties if they want to play to their full potential on Saturday.
The DHL Stormers have lost a veteran to injury ahead of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton on Saturday.
Speedster Courtnall Skosan is ready to fly out of the blocks for his new team after making a try-scoring start for the DHL Stormers.
Malakai Fekitoa was at the heart of a Vodacom URC grand final upset when he last faced the DHL Stormers, who are wary of the ex-All Black’s influence for Benetton.
Loose forward Marcel Theunissen says that the DHL Stormers are looking for a big response in Italy this week as they seek a return to winning ways.
Evan Roos has come under fire on social media for his dangerous tackle on Matt Fagerson during the Stormers’ loss against the Glasgow Warriors on Friday.
The DHL Stormers’ unbeaten run ended as the Sharks and Lions remain winless, with the Vodacom Bulls the only South African team to win in round 3 of the Vodacom URC.
Adapting to artificial pitches for South African teams is crucial, says Jake White, as they become a more common feature in European cup competitions.
Head coach John Dobson said he was left frustrated with the DHL Stormers’ discipline and set-piece issues after their loss to the Glasgow Warriors on Friday.
The DHL Stormers saw their unbeaten start to the season come to an end in a defeat to Glasgow Warriors on Friday night.