DHL Stormers return to Cape Town for a crucial URC clash against Connacht Rugby, with both sides firmly focused on the stakes as the regular season approaches its decisive phase.
The Stormers are targeting a strong finish to secure home advantage in the playoffs, while Connacht arrives intent on keeping its postseason hopes alive.
Director of rugby John Dobson underlined the importance of balancing emotion and execution on the day.
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“This is a crucial game in the context of our season and we face a strong Connacht team that will be playing to keep their play-off hopes alive,” he said. “It will require a focused and clinical performance from us.”
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster echoed the physical demands of the challenge ahead, while welcoming key players back from injury.
“We’ve had a good week so far in South Africa and spirits are high,” he said. “We know that playing the Stormers in Cape Town means we can expect huge physicality.”
With both teams clear on the task, the matchup is set to test precision and resilience.
DHL Stormers vs. Connacht Rugby Kickoff Time
DHL Stormers host Connacht Rugby on Friday at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 a.m. ET, with referee Federico Vedovelli in charge.
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DHL Stormers Lineup vs. Connacht Rugby
- Warrick Gelant
- Damian Willemse
- Ruhan Nel (C)
- Dan du Plessis
- Leolin Zas
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
- Cobus Reinach
- Ntuthuko Mchunu
- Scarra Ntubeni
- Zachary Porthen
- Adré Smith
- JD Schickerling
- Deon Fourie
- Ben-Jason Dixon
- Evan Roos
Replacements: André-Hugo Venter, Oli Kebble, Neethling Fouché, Ruben van Heerden, Marcel Theunissen, Paul de Villiers, Stefan Ungerer, Wandisile Simelane
Connacht Rugby Lineup vs. DHL Stormers
- Sam Gilbert
- Harry West
- John Devine
- Cathal Forde
- Shayne Bolton
- Sean Naughton
- Ben Murphy
- Billy Bohan
- Dave Heffernan
- Sam Illo
- David O’Connor
- Darragh Murray
- Cian Prendergast (C)
- Shamus Hurley-Langton
- Sean Jansen
Replacements: Matthew Victory, Peter Dooley, Jack Aungier, Josh Murphy, Paul Boyle, Colm Reilly, Jack Carty, Hugh Gavin
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