Overview
- The Stormers sit atop Champions Cup Pool 3 on nine points after wins over Bayonne and La Rochelle, extending their overall streak to 10 following a 13-8 URC derby victory against the Bulls.
- John Dobson said he will pick a side he believes can win in London and noted they calculated that at least one log point is needed to keep home playoff hopes on track, highlighting the use of 41 players this season as proof of depth.
- Selection signals point to rotation for the trip, with Dobson hinting that Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu could be given a rest, while coaches maintain confidence the travelling group will remain competitive.
- Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani confirmed prop Ali Vermaak is awaiting scans for a lower‑leg injury that could be long term, with final assessment still pending.
- Harlequins enter the clash off heavy Premiership defeats and a rare executive joint statement of concern, though they recently thrashed Bayonne in Europe, as the Bulls’ six-match slide and the Sharks’ late derby loss highlight wider South African inconsistency.