Assistant coach Dawie Snyman is positive that the 2025 Stormers vintage is different from the sorry lot that began the United Rugby Championship last year.
The December Harlequins match in London signalled a low point for the Stormers under John Dobson, but they are now on a three-match winning streak. Photo: PHANDO JIKELO Independent MediaTHE Stormers have been a joy to watch in recent games after ending a shocking losing streak – but the litmus test for John Dobson’s team is how they perform overseas, beginning with tomorrow night’s Champions Cup match against Racing 92 in Paris .
The Stormers are in Paris, where they are fighting for their lives in the Champions Cup – and they have to make this game count as it is the fourth and final round. But those wins were at home, and it is how the Stormers perform at the La Defense Area tomorrow night that will confirm if they are indeed a different beast.
They have a sprinkling of current France internationals, such as Gael Fickou and Cameron Woki, and a host of overseas internationals, including a bunch of Georgia forwards and England stars Owen Farrell and Henry Arundell. But assistant coach Dawie Snyman is positive that the 2025 Stormers vintage is different from the sorry lot that began the URC last year.“We have learned a lot of lessons, not just when it comes to playing overseas, but in general.
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