In a fresh twist that sounds more like a fairy tale than a sports transaction, three heroes from the Griquas' Currie Cup championship team are set to sprinkle some of their magic dust at the Stormers’ training ground. Winger Dylan Maart, fullback Gurshwin Wehr, and scrumhalf Caleb Abrahams are venturing into the big leagues as they join the Cape Town-based Stormers for a training stint. But before you get too excited, no, they haven’t inked any loan deals—yet.
Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman, always good for a laugh, couldn’t resist cracking a joke about the trio’s arrival, thanks to their ongoing victory lap.
“Hopefully they make it here! I’m not sure where they are with the celebrations, but ja, it’s great. Well done to Griquas – they were consistent over the whole season, in fact over the last two or three seasons.”
Snyman praised the Griquas for their steadfast performance over recent seasons and expressed excitement about integrating these standout players into the URC fold.
The opportunity to train with a team like the Stormers, who are gearing up to open their 2025-26 United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign against Leinster this Friday night in Cape Town, is nothing short of spectacular for these rising stars. It’s a chance to rub shoulders with top-tier talent and perhaps catch the eye of selectors for more permanent roles.
As the Stormers set sights on their new season, the inclusion of the Griquas trio adds an interesting subplot. Will these underdogs turn into key players? Only time will tell, but for now, the blend of seasoned pros and fresh blood promises some thrilling rugby action under the Cape Town lights. And who knows? This stint might just be the springboard Maart, Wehr, and Abrahams need to catapult into full-time URC stardom.
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In a fresh twist that sounds more like a fairy tale than a sports transaction, three heroes from the Griquas' Currie Cup championship team are set to sprinkle some of their magic dust at the Stormers’ training ground. Winger Dylan Maart, fullback Gurshwin Wehr, and scrumhalf Caleb Abrahams are venturing into the big leagues as they join the Cape Town-based Stormers for a training stint. But before you get too excited, no, they haven’t inked any loan deals—yet.
Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman, always good for a laugh, couldn’t resist cracking a joke about the trio’s arrival, thanks to their ongoing victory lap.
“Hopefully they make it here! I’m not sure where they are with the celebrations, but ja, it’s great. Well done to Griquas – they were consistent over the whole season, in fact over the last two or three seasons.”
Snyman praised the Griquas for their steadfast performance over recent seasons and expressed excitement about integrating these standout players into the URC fold.The opportunity to train with a team like the Stormers, who are gearing up to open their 2025-26 United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign against Leinster this Friday night in Cape Town, is nothing short of spectacular for these rising stars. It’s a chance to rub shoulders with top-tier talent and perhaps catch the eye of selectors for more permanent roles.
As the Stormers set sights on their new season, the inclusion of the Griquas trio adds an interesting subplot. Will these underdogs turn into key players? Only time will tell, but for now, the blend of seasoned pros and fresh blood promises some thrilling rugby action under the Cape Town lights. And who knows? This stint might just be the springboard Maart, Wehr, and Abrahams need to catapult into full-time URC stardom.