The Stormers will face their rivals, the Sharks, in a crucial URC derby at Cape Town Stadium. The team is looking to build on their recent victory against the Lions and secure a strong finish to the year.
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson says they are hoping to build on last week's win against the Lions and get one over their coastal rivals. Manie Libbok and Seabelo Senatla will play for the Stormers against the Sharks in their URC game at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The Stormers have announced a strong side to play the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship ( URC ) return leg derby at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 5pm).
Stormers are currently in fifth place on the overall URC table after winning against the Lions last weekend. The Sharks are in 13th place, but they are second in the South African shield behind the Sharks.There are just three changes to the matchday squad that secured the crucial win against the Lions. The injured Leolin Zas is replaced on the left wing by Seabelo Senatla, while tight forwards Andre-Hugo Venter and Ruben van Heerden are included among the replacements for the last match of the year. John Dobson said his team were hoping to build on last week’s win and end the year on a high. “It makes such a difference playing at Cape Town Stadium and this weekend we have got a huge crowd turning up, which should make for quite an occasion,” he said. “We know there are a few areas we can improve on and want to keep that upward trajectory going in what will be a tough match against a quality side
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