The DHL Stormers are chasing their fourth consecutive home victory Saturday, Oct. 31, when they host Ulster Rugby at DHL Stadium in Cape Town. But with 10 changes to their starting lineup, the South African club will have a different look for its United Rugby Championship (URC) Round 5 matchup.
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Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has rested Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, handing Yaqeen Ahmed the No. 10 jersey alongside Cobus Reinach. Ruhan Nel returns to captain the fourth-place Stormers, while Damian Willemse starts at fullback and Bongi Mbonambi is among the replacements.
Ulster enters the weekend 13th in the URC standings after a 34-26 loss to the Bulls. Head coach Richie Murphy has made eight changes, bringing Rob Herring and James Hume back into the starting lineup. Juarno Augustus starts against his former club, while captain David McCann leads an Ulster side seeking its first win in Cape Town.
Stormers vs. Ulster Kickoff Time, Lineups
The DHL Stormers host Ulster on Saturday, Oct. 31, at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. ET in Round 5 of the 2026-27 BKT United Rugby Championship.
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DHL Stormers Lineup vs. Ulster
Starting XV
Ntuthuko Mchunu
Vernon Paulo
Wilco Louw
Adre Smith
JD Schickerling
Paul de Villiers
Louw Nel
Evan Roos
Cobus Reinach
Yaqeen Ahmed
Leolin Zas
Jonathan Roche
Ruhan Nel (c)
Seabelo Senatla
Damian Willemse
Replacements
Bongi Mbonambi
Vernon Matongo
Neethling Fouche
Riley Norton
Connor Evans
Wandile Mlaba
Haashim Pead
Wandisile Simelane
Ulster Lineup vs. DHL Stormers
Starting XV
Eric O'Sullivan
Rob Herring
Keynan Knox
Ben Donnell
Eli Snyman
Cormac Izuchukwu
David McCann (c)
Juarno Augustus
Matthew Devine
Jack Murphy
Zac Ward
Ben Carson
James Hume
Michael Lowry
Ethan McIlroy
Replacements
Henry Walker
Tom McAllister
Scott Wilson
Harry Sheridan
Martin Moloney
Conor McKee
Jake Flannery
Chay Mullins
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