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Stormers Name 11 Springboks, Pead Set to Debut as Louw Returns

Dobson says the selections fast-track Haashim Pead’s development to boost cohesion for the home derby.

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Siya Kolisi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and André-Hugo Venter will all be in action for the Stormers in their URC derby against the Sharks this weekend. Picture: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 06: Siya Kolisi during the DHL Stormers training session at High Performance Centre on October 06, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 06: Siya Kolisi during the DHL Stormers training session at High Performance Centre on October 06, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Overview

  • John Dobson named the matchday 23 for the United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks on Saturday, Oct. 10 at DHL Stadium with a 16:00 SAST kick-off.
  • The squad includes 11 Springboks in total, seven of whom will make their first Stormers appearances this season.
  • Haashim Pead, signed after the Lions released him, is pencilled to make his Stormers debut from the replacements bench after Dobson chose him over more experienced club scrumhalves.
  • Wilco Louw will earn his first Stormers cap since 2020 and Paul de Villiers returns to the starting XV as Siya Kolisi moves to blindside flank.
  • Dobson said the selections aim to balance an immediate push for cohesion with longer-term player development and the team will run out in a new 'Men in Black' kit for the match.