Stormers facing Test match fire
Led by France No 8 Gregory Aldritt and coached by Ronan O’Gara, La Rochelle are set to put the DHL Stormers through the pressures of a Test match in a crunch Champions Cup playoff in Cape Town on Saturday.
Stormers fired up for giant Euro challenge
Assistant coach Norman Laker is confident that the DHL Stormers can match the physical threat of champions La Rochelle when the teams lock horns in Cape Town on Saturday.
Stormers embracing playoff pressure
Damian Willemse has called on his DHL Stormers teammates to embrace the pressure of a last-16 Champions Cup tie against La Rochelle in Cape Town.
Loader licking lips for action replay
Ben Loader scored a spectacular try in the DHL Stormers’ pool match against Stade Rochelais and can’t wait to take the defending champions on again in the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 match at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
Stormers brace for familiar foes
The stage is set for the return of Dillyn Leyds and Raymond Rhule, as the DHL Stormers host La Rochelle in a crunch Champions Cup clash at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Saffas Abroad: French giants warm up for playoffs
La Rochelle and Lyon warmed up for their Champions Cup playoffs against the Stormers and Bulls with wins, while Tyrone Green and Andre Esterhuizen inspired Harlequins to a thrilling Premiership victory.
Dobson: Stormers braced for La Rochelle ‘animal’
John Dobson says the last-gasp victory over Ulster has given the DHL Stormers plenty to mull over ahead of the Champions Cup playoff against La Rochelle next weekend.
Stormers facing loosehead crisis
John Dobson revealed that the DHL Stormers are facing a “crisis” at loosehead prop after Lizo Gqoboka suffered an injury against Edinburgh.
Saffas Abroad: Leyds on the double
Dillyn Leyds scored two tries as La Rochelle shot up the standings in France, while Bok pair Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager stayed unbeaten in Japan.
Danty set to face Stormers despite ban
France centre Jonathan Danty has been handed a five-game suspension, but could still be available for the Champions Cup playoff against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.
