Overview
- The Stormers opened their three‑match trip with a 34-0 bonus‑point win in Llanelli built on scrum and maul control for a second straight clean sheet.
- Sacha Feinberg‑Mngomezulu started at flyhalf and Damian Willemse at fullback on their return from Springbok duty, with Feinberg‑Mngomezulu scoring a try and 12 points off the tee.
- Coach John Dobson confirmed Deon Fourie sustained a serious biceps injury requiring surgery that will sideline the veteran for months.
- The Bulls named Handré Pollard at flyhalf among eight returning Springboks for the visit to Ulster as they look to extend an unbeaten start.
- Elsewhere, Benetton routed the Lions 41-15 with Louis Lynagh scoring four tries, and Leinster beat the Sharks 31-5 in Dublin, leaving both South African visitors still without a win.