Springbok assistant coach Duane Vermeulen has thrown his full support behind Evan Roos ahead of his return to the No. 8 jersey, describing Saturday’s Test against Scotland as the ideal opportunity for the Stormers star to cement his place in the national side.
Ntuthuko Mchunu believes his impressive resurgence with the Stormers has prepared him to make the most of his latest Springbok opportunity, with the loosehead prop determined to build on the confidence gained during a standout United Rugby Championship campaign.
Excitement was palpable in the Springbok camp on Monday as preparations intensified for a busy week that will see the Springboks face the Barbarians and the SA ‘A’ team take on Zimbabwe.
The Springboks have bolstered their lock stocks with the call-up of Adre Smith to the national squad ahead of the clash against the Barbarians and the SA ‘A’ team’s encounter with Zimbabwe on Saturday, 20 June, in Gqeberha.
DHL Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden has earned a Springbok call-up to replace the injured Salmaan Moerat ahead of South Africa’s season opener against the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 20 June.
The Stormers and South African rugby as a whole will be deeply concerned by news that star flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu could face an extended spell on the sidelines.
The return of Cheslin Kolbe to the Stormers has sparked enormous excitement in Cape Town, with director of rugby John Dobson and prop Neethling Fouche both highlighting the sacrifice, loyalty and ambition behind the move.
Global rugby superstar Cheslin Kolbe will make a sensational return to Cape Town next season after signing a deal to rejoin the DHL Stormers, as Stormers Rugby continues building towards an exciting future through Project 2029.
Cheslin Kolbe, the Springbok double Rugby World Cup winner, appears set for a sensational return to the Stormers.