Yaqeen Ahmed to start against Edinburgh as Stormers may look at loan signing to fill flyhalf void
Injury to Jurie Matthee leaves 20-year-old Yaqeen Ahmed as the Cape side’s only recognised flyhalf in Europe ahead of Friday’s URC clash with Edinburgh.
Stormers may seek loan signing to fill empty flyhalf position after Jurie Matthee's injury. Matthee, who is set to miss Friday's game against Edinburgh due to a ruptured ankle, has returned to Cape Town for treatment alongside fellow injured players Evan Roos and Marcel Theunissen. Young Qyeen Ahmed, who made his Stormers debut against the All Blacks, is expected to take the helm at flyhalf for the Cape side.
With Springboks Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse both available for selection, Ahmed appears to be the only recognized fly-half in the touring squad. Full-back Warrick Gelant could potentially step up as an emergency option, while veteran Jean-Luc du Plessis and rookie Kyle Smith are also listed in the Stormers' URC squad.
The team might consider signing flyhalf Clinton Swart from the Pumas, who recently played in a Toyota Challenge match against Georgia, or veteran George Whitehead from Griquas, who has been enjoying some time off after his heroics in the Currie Cup final. Additionally, Boland flyhalf Ashlon Davids could also potentially fill in as a backup.
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