Deon Fourie's absence will come as a huge blow to a Stormers hoping to secure a seventh straight win at home in the United Rugby Championship against Glasgow Warriors on Friday.
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The combative loose forward and former hooker has become a vital cog in the Stormers' armoury. He may not strike one as an obvious hero but Fourie, a resourcefully dogged flank, has helped bring balance to the Stormers' game.In attack he pops up in places you'd least expect but it is his ability to stunt the opposition's momentum, especially the timing of his steals at the breakdown that makes him such an asset.
“It is fantastic to welcome back the likes of Salmaan and Warrick, while also keeping some continuity in the team,” said coach John Dobson. No 8 Evan Roos has been the tournament's most successful ball carrier, wing Leolin Zas is now the top try scorer, while Gelant is second with his number of offloads. All that has helped Manie Libbok to lead the point scoring chart.
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