Stormers Touring squad to NZ

Over the next three weeks the Stormers will play the Crusaders. Highlanders and Hurricanes - a stiff programme to say the least.

The touring squad selected for the purpose are as follows:-
Bjorn Basson, Nizaam Carr, Kurt Coleman, Jan de Klerk, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Dan du Plessis, Robert du Preez, Dewaldt Duvenage, Eben Etzebeth, JC Janse van Rensburg, Oli Kebble, Cheslin Kolbe, Siya Kolisi, Dan Kriel, Dillyn Leyds, Wilco Louw, Frans Malherbe, SP Marais, Bongi Mbonambi, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Ramone Samuels, Shaun Treeby, Chris van Zyl, Alistair Vermaak, Jano Vermaak, EW Viljoen, Cobus Wiese.
After a top display against the Chiefs the Stormers were seriously poor against the lions and it is not clear what is to e expected from them on tour.
The following team is likely to play against the Crusaders - there first match in NZ:-

15  SP Marais, 14  Dillyn Leyds,  13  EW Viljoen. 12 Dan du Plessis. 11  Bjorn Basson, 10  Robert du Preez, 9  Jano Vermaak, 8  Skhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Siya Kolisi, 6 Cobus Wiese.  5 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 4  Eben Etzebeth, 3  Frans Malherbe. 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1  JC Janse van Rensburg
16  Ramone Samuels, 17  Oli Kebble, 18 Wilco Louw, 19  Chris van Zyl, 20  Nizaam Carr, 21  Dewldt Duvenage, 22 Kurt Coleman, 23  Cheslyn Kolbe 
It will be a serious test for the Stormers and as a supporter I hope for two victories in the three games. despite the loss against the Lions in Round 8.   

 
You've become a Stormers fan??

Since when?

 No - I only support them when they play foreign teams.

 
Oh ... that's a relief!!!

 sorry to say, mike,... but you are dreaming,... the stompies will be very lucky if they can win the highlanders,.... and I doubt it very very much

saders and canes, and playing in NZ, are completely out of their range,.... the stompies' small backline can look like something against the bulls or sunwolves but against saders and canes they will be exposed,.... the same way the small loosies have no opportunity against Read, Todd and Taufua

the most probable outcome is 3 losses from 3

 I know surprises happen in rugby and I am hoping for surprises.

CM, they certainly appear to be touring NZ!!!!!!!!!!!. 
Time to perhaps get in a game or two.
What do u think?

 Ha ha AJ, good one. They are touring but they do need to play