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Stormers Name Five Changes for Mbombela Currie Cup Trip

The selection boosts the forwards for a physical away test at Mbombela and replaces an injured wing with Joel Leotlela.

Overview

  • The Stormers announced their matchday 23 on Wednesday, making five starting changes for the Currie Cup game at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, August 15.
  • Four of the five switches are in the forward pack as Mhleli Khuzwayo, Herman Lubbe, Wandile Mlaba and Keke Morabe start to add physicality up front.
  • Former Junior Bok Joel Leotlela returns to the wing after Suleiman Hartzenberg picked up a minor rib injury against the Cheetahs and is expected to be sidelined for about a week.
  • Dylan Miller faces a late fitness check before travel with coach Tom Dawson-Squibb prepared to make a final call on the fullback; JC Mars and halfbacks Ezekiel Ngobeni and Kyle Smith are named on the bench for backline cover.
  • The selection reflects the Stormers’ use of the Currie Cup to build depth and manage players returning from a provincial match versus New Zealand while aiming for an 80-minute, physical performance on the road.