The Stormers have been successful this season at building their depth, and the form of the fringe players when they get an opportunity may be what accounts for the Cape team’s second position overall on the URC log and first in the South African Shield/conference. The Bulls do have a lot more to play for.īut it wouldn’t have been that consideration that would have made Laker start. And Stormers coach John Dobson has hinted he may rest a few more. Such as that the Stormers are missing far more key players to Springbok resting protocols and injuries than the Bulls are. If that is the case ahead of Saturday’s big north/south Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at Loftus against the Vodacom Bulls, it already reckons without some key facts. It wasn’t so much the question that was asked in the online press conference, but the statement that went with it: “Everyone is expecting the Stormers to win”. You could almost see DHL Stormers defence coach Norman Laker start with surprise when the question was asked.

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