The Stormers will look to flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu for some magic moments in their URC quarter-final against Cardiff on Saturday afternoon.
The Stormers’ build-up to their United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final against Cardiff has certainly kept things interesting this week, with plenty happening behind the scenes ahead of Saturday’s showdown at DHL Stadium.
From the training-ground collision involving Leolin Zas and Damian Willemse to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu battling illness, there has been no shortage of talking points in the Cape camp. No 8 Evan Roos and flanker BJ Dixon have also been monitored during the week, adding further intrigue as the Stormers fine-tuned preparations for the knockout clash.
Still, despite the bumps along the way, there is a sense that things have settled nicely at just the right time. Training has gone well, spirits remain high, and the Stormers have named a highly experienced side to take on the Welsh outfit at DHL Stadium (3.30pm kick-off).
Willemse and Zas are fit, while Feinberg-Mngomezulu will partner scrumhalf Imad Khan in steering the home side’s attack. Captain Ruhan Nel returns at outside centre and combines with Dan du Plessis for the 30th time. On Saturday, they will join De Wet Barry and Marius Joubert as the Stormers’ most-capped midfield combination. Seabelo Senatla also makes a welcome return on the wing following injury, while Ruan Ackermann is back on the bench.
