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Stormers set for Bok bonanza

Defence coach Norman Laker has confirmed that the Stormers will have an almost full compliment of Springboks available for Saturday's derby against the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 9:59 AM
Stormers set for Bok bonanza
Key Things to Know
  • The Stormers will have nearly a full complement of returning Springboks available to face the Sharks.
  • Returning internationals include Deon Fourie, Damian Willemse, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cobus Reinach, Wilco Louw, and Zach Porthen.
  • Winger Cheslin Kolbe is ruled out of the coastal derby due to injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Stormers will welcome back a significant contingent of Springbok internationals for Saturday's United Rugby Championship match against the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium. Defense coach Norman Laker confirmed that returning players include Deon Fourie, Damian Willemse, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cobus Reinach, Wilco Louw, and Zach Porthen, after they missed the opening tour rounds played on artificial turf.

Head coach John Dobson's squad enters the fixture following a narrow defeat to Edinburgh, aiming to avoid a third consecutive loss to the Sharks. Meanwhile, Cheslin Kolbe remains sidelined with an injury, and both hooker André-Hugo Venter and No 8 Evan Roos are undergoing evaluations to determine their fitness.

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