The Stormers are getting ready to face Stade Rochelais in the Round of 16 tie of the Champions Cup. Despite a previous narrow victory, the French champions pose a formidable threat. Will Skelton, the captain of Stade Rochelais, is a key player the Stormers need to contain.
The Stormers are gearing up for a monumental challenge as they prepare to face Stade Rochelais in the Round of 16 tie of the Champions Cup on Saturday in Cape Town. The French juggernauts, who are back-to-back champions, pose a formidable threat to the Stormers , despite the South African side’s narrow 21-20 victory over them in a previous pool match in December.One of the key players the Stormers will need to contain is the imposing figure of Will Skelton , the captain of Stade Rochelais .
, having trained and played alongside him during his time at Saracens. “Will is a world-class player and I managed to train and play with him when I was at Saracens,” said Willemse. “We stayed together in the same house. He is a great rugby player and he’s as tough as they come.”Willemse emphasised the importance of limiting Skelton’s impact on the game, stating, “We are going to have to try and shut down his time and space on the bal
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