It's game on at Cape Town Stadium this Saturday as the Stormers XXIII, bolstered by debutants Hacjivah Dayimani and Dylan Miller, prep for a fierce clash with the Sharks U23. Set for a 4pm start, this SA Rugby U23 Cup battle follows the Vodacom URC showdown between the Stormers and Glasgow Warriors.
Miller is poised to ignite the field from fullback, joining forces with Suleiman Hartzenberg and JC Mars to form a formidable back trio. Meanwhile, Ezekiel Ngobeni steps in as scrumhalf, marking the sole other tweak to the backline. On the forward front, the tight five sees a reshuffle with Tom Barnard pairing up with Connor Evans in the second row, while Luca Bakkes and Hencus van Wyk fortify the front row.
Last week's 36-17 stumble against the Bulls XV was a tough pill to swallow, but the Stormers XXIII are itching to flip the script on their home turf. High performance manager Hanyani Shimange expressed a mix of critique and confidence.
"We were encouraged with aspects of the performance last week, but we know that we need to make the most of home advantage and bank a win this weekend,"
Shimange remarked. He further emphasized the squad's potential,
"This is a team packed full of talent and the challenge will now be for them to impose themselves for the full 80 minutes."
As the Stormers XXIII gear up to take their performance up a notch, the spotlight is on Dayimani who starts at the back of the scrum. Alongside him, the team lineup is brimming with talent eager to make their mark and snatch a pivotal win.
With fresh faces and a fierce determination, the Stormers XXIII are set not just to compete, but to dominate. Saturday's game is more than a match; it's a statement waiting to be made.
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It's game on at Cape Town Stadium this Saturday as the Stormers XXIII, bolstered by debutants Hacjivah Dayimani and Dylan Miller, prep for a fierce clash with the Sharks U23. Set for a 4pm start, this SA Rugby U23 Cup battle follows the Vodacom URC showdown between the Stormers and Glasgow Warriors.
Miller is poised to ignite the field from fullback, joining forces with Suleiman Hartzenberg and JC Mars to form a formidable back trio. Meanwhile, Ezekiel Ngobeni steps in as scrumhalf, marking the sole other tweak to the backline. On the forward front, the tight five sees a reshuffle with Tom Barnard pairing up with Connor Evans in the second row, while Luca Bakkes and Hencus van Wyk fortify the front row.
Last week's 36-17 stumble against the Bulls XV was a tough pill to swallow, but the Stormers XXIII are itching to flip the script on their home turf. High performance manager Hanyani Shimange expressed a mix of critique and confidence.
"We were encouraged with aspects of the performance last week, but we know that we need to make the most of home advantage and bank a win this weekend,"
Shimange remarked. He further emphasized the squad's potential,"This is a team packed full of talent and the challenge will now be for them to impose themselves for the full 80 minutes."
As the Stormers XXIII gear up to take their performance up a notch, the spotlight is on Dayimani who starts at the back of the scrum. Alongside him, the team lineup is brimming with talent eager to make their mark and snatch a pivotal win.
STORMERS XXIII – 15 Dylan Miller, 14 Suleiman Hartzenberg, 13 Josh Boulle (c), 12 Jonathan Roche, 11 JC Mars, 10 Dominic Malgas, 9 Ezekiel Ngobeni, 8 Hacjivah Dayimani, 7 Divan Fuller, 6 Alutha Wesi, 5 Connor Evans, 4 Tom Barnard, 3 Sazi Sandi, 2 Luca Bakkes, 1 Hencus van Wyk. Bench: 16 Mhleli Khuzwayo, 17 Lukhanyo Vokozela, 18 Herman Lubbe, 19 Gary Porter, 20 Aiden Norris, 21 Asad Moos, 22 Kyle Smith, 23 Mfundo Ndhlovu.
With fresh faces and a fierce determination, the Stormers XXIII are set not just to compete, but to dominate. Saturday's game is more than a match; it's a statement waiting to be made.