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Stormers’ junior stars unleashed as ‘Project 2029’ starts taking shape

The Stormers are unleashing a large number of their rising junior contingent against Scarlets in Cape Town.

Stormers’ junior stars unleashed as ‘Project 2029’ starts taking shape

The Stormers will give fans a glimpse of their future team, "Project 2029," when they take on Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship (URC) match at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The team is focused on building sustained dominance through strategic recruitment and retention, signing marquee players and developing young talent.

Four former Junior Springbok captains, Paul de Villiers, Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Porthen, and Norten, are in the starting lineup. Rising stars like Muller, Pead, Ahmed, and Reid will also feature in the match. Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson expressed excitement about the team's progressive nature and long-term vision, particularly in youth development.

Despite being heavy favorites, Scarlets are not underestimated and will provide a proper challenge for the Stormers.

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