Overview
- The Stormers are 7-0 across URC and Europe after a 26-17 away win over Bayonne sealed by 10 late points despite two cards.
- Saturday’s second-round tie was moved to Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha because Cape Town Stadium is hosting a World Supercross event.
- La Rochelle arrive off a 39-20 win against Leicester, with assistant coach Donnacha Ryan calling the trip a serious test against one of the form teams.
- Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani expects a massive scrum contest, and debutant loosehead Ntuthuko Mchunu could face Uini Atonio or Joel Sclavi.
- Springboks Damian Willemse, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cobus Reinach, Ben-Jason Dixon and Zachary Porthen are set to rejoin a settled squad, with selection based on form and aided by John Dobson’s impactful bench management.