Despite several senior backs not being fit, Stormers will look to lay the foundation with their forwards to bag a win over arch-rivals the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Jurie Matthee will start at flyhalf in place of the injured Manie Libbok for the Stormers against the Bulls . Photo: AFPInjury woes have forced the Stormers to make significant changes to their backline, impacting their strategy of running rugby slightly as they face a formidable Bulls at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Among the notable changes, Wandisile Simelane will take up a position in midfield alongside a fit-again inside centre Dan du Plessis. Up front, seasoned props Frans Malherbe and Sti Sithole are set to face the Bulls’ scrum as they fill the shoes of their injured teammates.
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