Injury-hit Stormers face massive Loftus test in Currie Cup play-off push
As the Currie Cup reaches its penultimate round, the Stormers and Lions face must-win matches to secure their quarter-final spots, with injuries complicating their challenges.
The Stormers and Lions face significant challenges in the penultimate round of the Currie Cup. Both teams require victories to advance in the domestic tournament. The Stormers, now under new captain Ezekiel Ngobeni, will play the Bulls XV and Sharks XV in Pretoria and Durban, respectively, with a reshuffled team due to numerous injuries.
Notable players such as Stefan Ungerer, Jean-Luc du Plessis, Gary Porter, Keke Morabe, and Wandile Mlaba are absent. Despite these setbacks, Head Coach Tom Dawson-Squibb remains confident in his team's readiness for the occasion. The Bulls, aiming for their first win of the season, face a tough test at home. Meanwhile, the Lions look to pressure Boland Kavaliers in Durban, potentially securing a third or fourth position.
The weekend's action starts with Griquas and Pumas in Mbombela, followed by the South Africa vs. New Zealand Test at Ellis Park.
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