Damian Willemse moves to fullback for Stormers clash against Connacht
The Stormers have made three changes and a positional switch for their United Rugby Championship match against Connacht on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
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Evan Roos back to front Connacht, Damian Willemse moves to 15
Evan Roos, Herschel Jantjies and Dan du Plessis will all start for the Stormers on Saturday in their United Rugby Championship game against Connacht on Saturday in Dublin.
Springboks' frail flyhalf debate: Who would our writers choose for a Test this week?
Springbok team management are probably quite grateful there's no Six Nations - though rumours persist of such a gig from 2025 onwards - to pariticpate in currently because that would've meant coach Jacques Nienaber wouldn't have any of his three flyhalves from last year available.
Stormers find a general in Manie Libbok as Dobson hails 'special relationship' with Bok stars
While a lot of attention has, understandably, been devoted to the respective influence of Warrick Gelant and Damian Willemse in the Stormers' rapidly evolving backline play, another name has quietly slipped in to create an imposing three-part decision-making axis.
LISTEN: Springboks ’not too old’ but local stars have ‘blank canvas’ to perform - Jacques Nienaber
Cape Town - While he feels that the current squad is very experienced and not old, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has stated that there is a “blank canvas” for new players to force their way into the mix for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Stormers make three changes for crunch clash with Lions
Cape Town - The Stormers have made three changes to their backline for their United Rugby Championship meeting with the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Damian Willemse to wear No 12 as Stormers make 3 backline changes for Lions clash
Stormers coach John Dobson has made three changes to his backline for Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions in Johannesburg.
Plenty of questions for Springboks’ Jacques Nienaber before All Blacks double-header
Cape Town - At long last! The All Blacks will travel to South Africa to take on the world champion Springboks in Mzansi for the first time since the 2019 World Cup.