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The ‘low point’ that forced Stormers to go ‘full metal jacket’

SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks enjoy a commanding position at the summit of the United Rugby Championship table, yet they should brace themselves for a fierce contest against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

By Jan de Koning · Rugby365

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:03 AM

Key Things to Know

The Stormers will host the league-leading Sharks in a high-stakes United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town.
Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has selected seven returning Springboks for their first appearances this season.
The Sharks enter the contest atop the table after securing maximum points from their opening two matches.

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The Stormers are preparing to face the table-topping Sharks in a United Rugby Championship derby in Cape Town on Saturday. Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has named a strengthened squad featuring seven returning Springboks as the hosts look to bounce back from consecutive defeats against the Sharks last season.

Damian Willemse will start at fullback, while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pairs with Cobus Reinach at halfback. Prop Wilco Louw is set for his first Stormers cap since 2020, whereas Cheslin Kolbe remains unavailable due to a fractured jaw.

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The ‘low point’ that forced Stormers to go ‘full metal jacket’

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