Brannas fired up to fill a gap in black

Deon Fourie has declared he is recharged and eager to represent the Stormers in their iconic black kit against the Sharks this Saturday at Cape Town Stadium. Head coach John Dobson plans to reintroduce returning Springboks for the round-three United Rugby Championship match following the Stormers' recent tour, which included a win over Connacht and a loss to Edinburgh.

Fourie emphasized his willingness to play any position required, including hooker or flank, amid competition from Siya Kolisi and Paul de Villiers. He acknowledged the challenge posed by JP Pietersen's unbeaten Sharks, stressing that the Stormers must match their opponents' physicality and handle key individual battles across the field.