Orie boost for UK trip as grateful Stormers avert an injury crisis at lock
The high-flying Stormers breathed a sigh of relief on Monday after being able to include Marvin Orie in their touring squad for a two-match UK tour commencing on Sunday.
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The high-flying Stormers breathed a sigh of relief on Monday after being able to include Marvin Orie in their touring squad for a two-match UK tour commencing on Sunday.
Springbok forwards Frans Malherbe and Marvin Orie have been included in the Stormers team to face London Irish in the Champions Cup at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday (19:30 SA time).
The Stormers had insisted in the build-up to their Champions Cup debut that, predominantly, they would use the experience to learn new lessons.
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff will lead the Stormers in their Champions Cup debut against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday.
The influential Springbok duo of Steven Kitshoff and Damian Willemse will bolster the Stormers ahead of their daunting if exciting debut in the European Champions Cup against Clermont in France on Saturday.
The Stormers flexed their muscles on Friday night, showing the depth they have in beating Wales' Scarlets 36-19 at Cape Town Stadium in a one-side United Rugby Championship (URC) clash.
Lock Gary Porter will make his Stormers URC debut when they tackle Welsh side Scarlets at Cape Town Stadium on Friday night.