Stormers to tackle Siya’s Racing
The EPCR Champions Cup pools were drawn on Tuesday, with the DHL Stormers set to face Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92, while the Vodacom Bulls will take on Premiership champions Northampton Saints.
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The EPCR Champions Cup pools were drawn on Tuesday, with the DHL Stormers set to face Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92, while the Vodacom Bulls will take on Premiership champions Northampton Saints.
Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti has criticised Bok captain Siya Kolisi for a lack of form and conditioning at the tail of this season.
Siya Kolisi revealed that he has had to lose some extra weight from enjoying Paris’ culinary delights as he prepares to push Racing 92 through the Top 14 playoffs.
Thomas du Toit produced a sensational performance for Johann van Graan’s Bath in the Premiership final, while Dillyn Leyds dotted down in a thrilling Top 14 finale.
Hacjivah Dayimani will reportedly leave South Africa next season to join Springbok captain Siya Kolisi at French giants Racing 92.
Springbok talisman Siya Kolisi was forced off after just 22 minutes of his comeback game for Racing 92 in the Champions Cup playoff against Toulouse on Sunday.
Siya Kolisi’s quest for a first Champions Cup title faces the hurdle of five-time winners Toulouse, expected to field France superstar Antoine Dupont in the unusual position of flyhalf.
Rassie Erasmus is waiting for feedback from Racing 92 before deciding whether to keep Siya Kolisi as Springbok captain.
Siya Kolisi will spend another spell on the sidelines after confirming that he has undergone a successful operation on his hand.
Owen Farrell said he felt “nervous” at telling Saracens he wanted to leave, having been associated with the English Premiership club since he was a teenager.