The DHL Stormers may have beaten the Italians by 48 points in Stellenbosch last season, but are anticipating a much different outfit when they take on Zebre in Parma on Saturday.
The DHL Stormers beat Zebre by almost 50 points in Stellenbosch last season, but the defending champs anticipate a stiffer challenge when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams meet in Parma on Saturday.
Boosted by new recruits such as former Lions flank MJ Pelser and ex-Bulls fullback Richard Kriel, Zebre are expected to pose a far different challenge to the Stormers when the two teams meet this weekend. “They did really well against Leinster and came close to beating the Sharks. I think they could have taken the Sharks. They have found a way of playing that really suits them. Dave Williams has had a big impact on how they are playing with ball in hand. He is a very good coach.
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