The injury occurred during the Stormers' opening round of the United Rugby Championship, where they secured a 29-15 victory over Connacht. Matthee's absence opens the door for Yaqeen Ahmed to take over the number 10 jersey. With Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu unavailable until next week, 20-year-old Ahmed, who made his first appearance against the All Blacks and subsequently came off the bench in the URC, is set to start.
"Our forwards go through the front door,"
The young flyhalf's promotion to starter comes at a critical time for the Stormers as they aim to build on their early-season success. Dobson has yet to specify the full extent of the injuries or how long Roos and Theunissen will be sidelined, leaving some uncertainty around the team's composition in the coming weeks.
Despite these setbacks, the Stormers look to capitalize on their strong start to the season and continue their winning streak in Edinburgh. The team's performance against Connacht displayed a solid combination of strategic play and resolute defense, elements they will seek to replicate on Friday night.
The match against Edinburgh is poised to be a crucial test for the Stormers, especially with the adjustments in the squad. All eyes will be on Ahmed as he steps up in the flyhalf position, a pivotal role in dictating the pace and strategy of the game.
