The Stormers' 15-match winning run, which included a URC Final win, came to an end in Cardiff, but for their charismatic coach, a rosy future lies ahead for the star-studded franchise
Long-held SA Rugby concerns over the running of the sport in the Stormers, Western Province region have now come to a head.
Stormers head coach John Dobson has addressed rumours around the future of World Cup-winning loose forward Siya Kolisi that have circulated in the media in recent weeks.
The Vodacom Bulls laid down a marker in Pretoria on Saturday, and the DHL Stormers sneaking through in Nelspruit on Friday.
A Stormers side featuring two World Cup-winning Springboks have been handed a timely wake-up call after losing to the Southern Kings in a pre-season clash.
While Rassie Erasmus praised the early season form as being test-match like due to the prevalence of high percentage of territorial kicking, time has proven this approach of yesterday doesn’t win championships in Super Rugby today.
Under fire Stormers coach Robbie Fleck sent an SOS to Cape Town for reinforcements, as he looks to salvage something from a winless Australasian tour.
Hurricanes captain Beauden Barrett praised the performance of his younger brother, the first time the brothers have filled the 10-12 jerseys for the Hurricanes together.
The Stormers have paid a dear price for their impressive 35-8 win over the Jaguares at Newlands this past Friday.
Handre Pollard scored 20 points with his boot as the Bulls tamed the Lions, while the Sharks tasted defeat for the first time this season.
