In news that will certainly put a smile on the faces of Stormers fans everywhere Peter Grant, the saviour of WP , The Stormers Stormer and general person of interest has signed a new contract for the Cape franchise and will be available at the end of the Japanese season. [...]
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Bash back for the Stormers
Is the Yen calling more Boks?
As the Springboks settle in back home, the rumours have started to surface about the future of certain individuals. Two Western Province players have been the centre of a lot of attention, and it’s not been from Europe. [...]
The cup runneth over…
14 Sep 11 14:15 by Richard Ferguson | Bulls, Cheetahs, Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Sharks, Super Rugby, WP | 22 Comments
The flyhalf talent pool in South Africa has never been the first thing you think about in SA Rugby, with our two World Cup winning flyhalves never really hitting legend status, and nobody inbetween really standing out. But things sure look different now… [...]
Viljoen comes full circle
We love to make a fuss about it when we feel the Sharks procure talent from outside their own youth ranks and I think it’s fair to say that opinion on the Riaan Viljoen signing – finally confirmed by the Sharks yesterday – has been divided. [...]
Van Aswegen crocked – but how badly?
Western Province’s already meagre flyhalf stocks look to have been further depleted, with Gary van Aswegen likely to miss out this weekend. The young pivot, already a stand-in himself after injury has cut a swathe through the ranks, has picked up his second knee injury of the year, although reports differ as to the prognosis. [...]
Taking a closer look
After the 37 man squad announcement this week we have a clearer indication of which players are going over to New Zealand representing the Springboks and defending our most prized possession, the Rugby World Cup. [...]
Advantage: Stormers as Bakkies ruled out
Bok lock Bakkies Botha will not play for the Bulls against the Stormers this weekend, it has been confirmed. The abrasive second-rower has failed to recover in time from a knee strain and will thus miss the opportunity to earn his 100th Super Rugby cap at Newlands. [...]
Injury concerns for Bulls, Stormers
This weekend’s crunch Super Rugby derby between the Stormers and the Bulls at Newlands is shaping up to be a real humdinger, with the “house full” signs already going up in Cape Town early in the week. A number of key players look unlikely to passed fit in time for the big game, though. [...]
South African kickers are tops!
The best kickers in Super15 are South African! This is according to our good friends at www.ruckingoodstats.com, who recently wrote an article specifically looking at the kicking at goal percentages in the Super Rugby season so far. Enjoy! [...]
Earl Rose now a Stormer
Peter Grant has been ruled out of the Stormers’ match against the Brumbies tomorrow and will be replaced by Kurt Coleman, who was bracketed in along with Grant when the team was announced. [...]
CJ van der Linde returns home
Stormers and Bok prop CJ van der Linde has failed to recover from a groin injury and will play no further part in his side’s Antipodean tour. [...]
Stormers still Grant-less
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has announced his team to take on the Crusaders on Saturday and will again be without Peter Grant at flyhalf. Bryan Habana has also been ruled out with injury and we will see Johann Sadie taking his place in the starting line up ahead of Danie Poolman. [...]
Time to shine, Lionel
‘There is no fate but what we make.’ Cheesy I know, but this famous movie line might just be the best description of what the future holds for young Lionel Cronje. [...]
Stormers team bolstered by Springboks
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has made a few changes to his Stormers team that face the Sharks at Newlands this weekend. The biggest news from the announcement is that Peter Grant is still an uncertainty to start and has been given until Friday to prove his fitness. [...]
Grant still doubtful for Sharks clash
Word from the Cape is that Stormers flyhalf Peter Grant is still struggling with the knee injury that ruled him out of his team’s trip to Joburg 10 days ago. The influential pivot, who many now rate as a World Cup certainty, is in a race against time to be fit to face the Sharks at Newlands. [...]
