The Stormers and Bulls renew their South African derby in United Rugby Championship play, with recent history and current form sharply favoring the hosts. 

The Stormers have won three of the last five meetings between the sides, including a narrow 19-16 victory in March 2025 during URC play. That matchup was defined by defensive discipline and late-game composure, with the Stormers holding off a Bulls push to secure the win.

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Momentum entering this fixture strongly favors the Stormers. They have won all five of their most recent games, building consistency through physical dominance up front and growing fluency in attack. 

The Bulls, by contrast, arrive having lost each of their last five matches, a stretch that has placed pressure on execution and confidence as they look to reset against a familiar rival.

With DHL Stadium hosting this clash, the Stormers will aim to extend both their winning streak and recent edge in the rivalry. 

The Bulls arrive seeking a response performance and an opportunity to halt a difficult run in a fixture that often carries heightened intensity regardless of form.

Stormers vs. Bulls Kickoff Time, Lineups

The Stormers host the Bulls at 11 a.m. ET on Jan. 3 at DHL Stadium in United Rugby Championship action.

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Stormers Lineup vs. Bulls

Starting XV

1. Ali Vermaak
2. Andre-Hugo Venter
3. Neethling Fouche
4. Salmaan Moerat
5. JD Schickerling
6. Ruan Ackermann
7. Ben-Jason Dixon
8. Evan Roos
9. Cobus Reinach
10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
11. Leolin Zas
12. Damian Willemse
13. Wandisile Simelane
14. Suleiman Hartzenberg
15. Warrick Gelant

Replacements

• 16. Lukhanyo Vokozela
• 17. Ntuthuko Mchunu
• 18. Sazi Sandi
• 19. Adre Smith
• 20. Ruben van Heerden
• 21. Paul de Villiers
• 22. Stefan Ungerer
• 23. Jurie Matthee

Bulls Lineup vs. Stormers

Starting XV

1. Gerhard Steenekamp
2. Johan Grobbelaar
3. Wilco Louw
4. Cobus Wiese
5. Ruan Nortje
6. Marco van Staden
7. Elrigh Louw
8. Jeandre Rudolph
9. Paul de Wet
10. Handre Pollard
11. Stravino Jacobs
12. David Kriel
13. Canan Moodie
14. Sebastian de Klerk
15. Willie le Roux

Replacements

• 16. Akker van der Merwe
• 17. Jan-Hendrik Wessels
• 18. Khutha Mchunu
• 19. Ruan Vermaak
• 20. Reinhardt Ludwig
• 21. Nizaam Carr
• 22. Embrose Papier
• 23. Devon Williams

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