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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock (12824107au)/BackpagePix Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Steven Kitshoff is tackled by Jarrad Butler and Shane Delahunt of Connacht United Rugby Championship, Sportsground, Galway - 26 Feb 2022

Kitshoff: All the pressure is on us

Captain Steven Kitshoff has spoken about the weight of expectation on the DHL Stormers against Connacht in the Vodacom URC semi-final in Cape Town on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Frans Malherbe, Deon Fourie and Steven Kitshoff of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, pool match between DHL Stormers and London Irish at DHL Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

Fourie touch-and-go for semi-final

John Dobson said that Deon Fourie has a “50/50 chance” of playing in Saturday’s semi-final against Connacht as the DHL Stormers flank continue to battle with a hamstring strain.

Ruthless Stormers wary of Connacht spirit

The DHL Stormers happily accepted Connacht’s gift of a Vodacom URC home semi-final in Cape Town but the defending champions won’t be returning any favours as they continue their ruthless streak at the DHL Stadium.

Connacht relish underdogs tag

Winger Mack Hansen says Connacht are happy to be written off against the DHL Stormers when the teams clash in the Vodacom URC semi-finals on Saturday.

Faf: Boks motivated to ‘prove world wrong’

An energised Faf de Klerk has warned that a “better-oiled” South Africa are ready to “prove the world wrong” by retaining their World Cup crown.

Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth with Springbok teammates at training

Boks get back to business

The Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two camps, including players from the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls, to prepare for the 2023 Test season.

Manie Libbok of Stormers goes past Gerhard Steenekamp of Bulls to create a try scoring opportunity during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 quarterfinal between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 6 May 2023

Mercurial Manie making magic again

Manie Libbok couldn’t have picked a better time to rediscover his magical touch as the stars align for the DHL Stormers to defend their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title, writes DYLAN JACK.

Toulon's South African wing Cheslin Kolbe (R) fights for the ball with La Rochelle's South African wing Dillyn Leyds (L) during to the French Top 14 rugby union match between Rugby Club Toulonnais (Toulon) and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at Stade Mayol in Toulon, south-eastern France on May 6, 2023.

Saffas Abroad: Leyds wins battle of Bok wings

The race for playoff places heated up in France, where a clash of Springbok wings saw Dillyn Leyds collide with Cheslin Kolbe.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 24:Mack Hansen of Connacht celebrate try by Niall Murray during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Connacht at Danie Craven Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Dobson wary of dogged Connacht

The DHL Stormers are celebrating the prospect of a home semi-final, but the resilience of Connacht is a sobering threat that John Dobson takes very seriously.

(13855137ap) Toulouse vs Vodacom Bulls. Bulls' director of rugby Jake White Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16, Le Stadium, Toulouse, France 2/4//2023 - 02 Apr 2023

Jake: Stormers are the benchmark

Jake White conceded that his men were beaten by the better team in the quarter-finals and vowed to make the personnel changes required to ensure the Vodacom Bulls will be better next season.