As the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship heats up, Dewaldt Duvenage gears up for his 100th game with the Stormers in a packed weekend of rugby. With three games slated for Friday, four on Saturday, and one on Sunday, fans have a feast of rugby ahead. The Stormers, fresh off their victory over Leinster, will open the round against the Ospreys at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Friday's action will see the Stormers pitted against the Ospreys, with Edinburgh taking on Ulster, and the Dragons facing off against the Sharks. Saturday’s lineup includes Connacht vs. Scarlets, Benetton vs. Glasgow Warriors, the Bulls clashing with Leinster, and Munster hosting Cardiff. The weekend will wrap up with Zebre Parma battling the Lions on Sunday.
"Every match is crucial as we build momentum in the season,"
noted a URC spokesperson, emphasizing the intensity of the competition.
Highlights of the fixtures include the Stormers aiming to leverage their home advantage with a strong lineup featuring Wandisile Simelane and Seabelo Senatla. The Ospreys respond with the likes of Dan Kasende and Keelan Giles, looking to disrupt the hosts' rhythm.
Edinburgh will rely on their stalwarts, such as Hamish Watson and Darcy Graham, to overcome Ulster, who counter with the likes of Stewart Moore and Iain Henderson. Meanwhile, the Dragons and Sharks are both poised to make a statement in Newport, showcasing talents like Rhodri Williams and Lukhanyo Am.
Saturday's games will reveal the compositions of Connacht and Scarlets, with high expectations on the performance at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. The heavyweight duel between the Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Versfeld promises to be a clash of titans, with the Bulls' lineup boasting names like Marcell Coetzee and Willie le Roux.
As teams battle for supremacy, each game could be pivotal in shaping the season's trajectory. With comprehensive coverage available on SuperSport, Premier Sports, and Flo Rugby, fans won't miss a beat of what promises to be a thrilling round of the United Rugby Championship.
Team Line-ups:
Stormers: Wandisile Simelane, Seabelo Senatla, Ruhan Nel (c), Dan du Plessis, Leolin Zas, Jurie Matthee, Dewaldt Duvenage, Evan Roos, Connor Evans, Marcel Theunissen, JD Schickerling, Adré Smith, Neethling Fouché, André-Hugo Venter, Vernon Matongo; Replacements: JJ Kotze, Ali Vermaak, Sazi Sandi, Ruben van Heerden, Ben-Jason Dixon, Paul de Villiers, Stefan Ungerer, Clinton Swart.
Ospreys: Jack Walsh, Dan Kasende, Phil Cokanasiga, Keiran Williams, Keelan Giles, Dan Edwards, Kieran Hardy, Ross Moriarty, Harri Deaves, James Ratti, Huw Sutton, Rhys Davies, Rhys Henry, Dew
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As the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship heats up, Dewaldt Duvenage gears up for his 100th game with the Stormers in a packed weekend of rugby. With three games slated for Friday, four on Saturday, and one on Sunday, fans have a feast of rugby ahead. The Stormers, fresh off their victory over Leinster, will open the round against the Ospreys at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Friday's action will see the Stormers pitted against the Ospreys, with Edinburgh taking on Ulster, and the Dragons facing off against the Sharks. Saturday’s lineup includes Connacht vs. Scarlets, Benetton vs. Glasgow Warriors, the Bulls clashing with Leinster, and Munster hosting Cardiff. The weekend will wrap up with Zebre Parma battling the Lions on Sunday.
"Every match is crucial as we build momentum in the season,"
noted a URC spokesperson, emphasizing the intensity of the competition.Highlights of the fixtures include the Stormers aiming to leverage their home advantage with a strong lineup featuring Wandisile Simelane and Seabelo Senatla. The Ospreys respond with the likes of Dan Kasende and Keelan Giles, looking to disrupt the hosts' rhythm.
Edinburgh will rely on their stalwarts, such as Hamish Watson and Darcy Graham, to overcome Ulster, who counter with the likes of Stewart Moore and Iain Henderson. Meanwhile, the Dragons and Sharks are both poised to make a statement in Newport, showcasing talents like Rhodri Williams and Lukhanyo Am.
Saturday's games will reveal the compositions of Connacht and Scarlets, with high expectations on the performance at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. The heavyweight duel between the Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Versfeld promises to be a clash of titans, with the Bulls' lineup boasting names like Marcell Coetzee and Willie le Roux.
As teams battle for supremacy, each game could be pivotal in shaping the season's trajectory. With comprehensive coverage available on SuperSport, Premier Sports, and Flo Rugby, fans won't miss a beat of what promises to be a thrilling round of the United Rugby Championship.
Team Line-ups:
Stormers: Wandisile Simelane, Seabelo Senatla, Ruhan Nel (c), Dan du Plessis, Leolin Zas, Jurie Matthee, Dewaldt Duvenage, Evan Roos, Connor Evans, Marcel Theunissen, JD Schickerling, Adré Smith, Neethling Fouché, André-Hugo Venter, Vernon Matongo; Replacements: JJ Kotze, Ali Vermaak, Sazi Sandi, Ruben van Heerden, Ben-Jason Dixon, Paul de Villiers, Stefan Ungerer, Clinton Swart.
Ospreys: Jack Walsh, Dan Kasende, Phil Cokanasiga, Keiran Williams, Keelan Giles, Dan Edwards, Kieran Hardy, Ross Moriarty, Harri Deaves, James Ratti, Huw Sutton, Rhys Davies, Rhys Henry, Dew