Stormers unflustered by cup-tied Ruben’s absence
John Dobson has confirmed that lock Ruben van Heerden will be unavailable for the Champions Cup playoff against Harlequins, but is confident that the DHL Stormers will cope without him.
John Dobson has confirmed that lock Ruben van Heerden will be unavailable for the Champions Cup playoff against Harlequins, but is confident that the DHL Stormers will cope without him.
The Champions Cup last 16 clash between the DHL Stormers and Harlequins will feature a battle between two expansive playmakers: Manie Libbok and Marcus Smith.
The DHL Stormers need your help in celebrating the historic Champions Cup last 16 playoff against Harlequins on Saturday by filling Cape Town Stadium with a record 50,000 fans.
DHL Western Province will look to buck recent history in their Currie Cup home opener against bogey side Griquas on Saturday.
DHL Stormers flank Deon Fourie is hoping that the team can feed off the energy of the home crowd at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in the Champions Cup knock-out match against Harlequins.
John Dobson is expecting an entertaining affair when Harlequins visit Cape Town to take on the DHL Stormers in the Champions Cup Round of 16 on Saturday.
It was four wins for all the hosts in round 3 of the Currie Cup, with holders Pumas and Cheetahs staying unbeaten, and the Lions getting on the board, but the Vodacom Bulls and Griffons are still winless.
Here’s a look at the overseas-based Boks who will take aim at SA teams in this week’s European Cup action.
The DHL Stormers, Sharks and Lions will be at home, while the Vodacom Bulls and Cheetahs will take to the road as SA’s full contingent are geared for their first taste of European cup playoffs this week.
A Bok-laden DHL Stormers team learnt a valuable lesson from Leinster’s second stringers on what it means to have “quality in depth”, according to MARK KEOHANE.