John Dobson's DHL Stormers, struggling with a record of three losses in their first five matches of the 2024-25 campaign, are gearing up for a challenging match against the powerful Sharks team in Durban, which boasts nine Springboks including captain Siya Kolisi.
John Dobson ’s underdog DHL Stormers are ready to fight out of a corner when they tackle the Springbok-laden Sharks in Durban.
Dobson’s side faces a powerful Sharks team that boasts nine Springboks, including Bok captain Siya Kolisi. Asked about the quality of the opposition, Dobson outlined how his team can rise to the challenge. “There is a lot of quality all over the park, we have to make sure we don’t make it too comfortable for them and give them time, this is a game not a lot of people are expecting us to win but we are desperate and I think we have some nice plans.”
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