Connacht unchanged for Stormers clash
Connacht have named an unchanged team for tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final against the DHL Stormers (3pm, Irish time).
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Stormers forced to test depth in URC semi as Fourie and Orie injury fears come to pass
The Stormers' quest for reaching consecutive URC final has duly turned into a steeper challenge following confirmation that they'll tackle Connacht without influential Springbok duo Deon Fourie and Marvin Orie in Saturday's semi-final clash at the Cape Town Stadium.
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Stormers v Connacht, DHL Stadium, Saturday, 3pm (Irish)
South African quartet crack the nod for URC team of the year ... but no Fourie
Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff was among four South African players named in the United Rugby Champion's (URC) team of the year announced on Thursday.
Deon Fourie's chances are 50-50 for 'no-tomorrow' semi-final clash, says Stormers coach Dobson
Stormers flanker Deon Fourie has a "50-50" chance of playing against Connacht in Saturday's URC semi-final in Cape Town, coach John Dobson revealed on Wednesday.
Cheery Stormers unperturbed by CT Stadium pitch being on 'last legs': 'Seen the worst of it'
Stormers assistant Dawie Snyman admits the beleaguered Cape Town Stadium pitch is "probably on its last legs" yet feels emboldened enough by his charges' fine win over the Bulls in last weekend's URC quarter-final to believe it won't present a problem in Saturday's semi-final against Connacht.
Nienaber gets the ball rolling: Boks step up preparations for Rugby Championship, World Cup
With the 2023 international season fast approaching, the Springboks are stepping up their preparations for both the Rugby Championship and this year's showpiece event, the Rugby World Cup in France.
Doubt over Deon Fourie's hamstring sweats Stormers ahead of URC semi, Senatla still out
Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman said fiery and effective loose-forward Deon Fourie's availability for Saturday's United Rugby Championship semi-final against Connacht at Cape Town remains a slight doubt.