‘Our forwards go through the front door’

Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani has backed the team's forward pack to create attacking opportunities against Edinburgh on Friday at Hive Stadium in Scotland. Following a 6-2 bench split strategy, Hlungwani highlighted that the forwards aim to tighten opposition defenses, setting up scoring chances out wide for backs like Warrick Gelant and Leolin Zas.

The preview follows John Dobson's side securing a 29-15 bonus-point victory over Connacht in round one of the United Rugby Championship. That win featured second-half tries from replacement forwards Sazi Sandi and Vernon Paulo, as well as debutant substitute scrumhalf Ezekiel Ngobeni, with Hlungwani emphasizing improved red-zone conversion for the upcoming fixture.