{
  "id": 15874468,
  "title": "Markus Muller, Haashim Pead set for first Stormers starts against Scarlets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/markus-muller-haashim-pead-set-for-first-stormers-starts-against",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T10:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/rugby/urc/2026-10-21-markus-muller-haashim-pead-set-for-first-stormers-starts-against-scarlets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Stormers are preparing for a United Rugby Championship match against the Llanelli Scarlets at Cape Town Stadium this Saturday. Markus Muller and Haashim Pead are set to make their first starts for the team. Hacjivah Dayimani is expected to return to the squad following a concussion, which previously ruled him out of the recent Champions Cup match against the Bristol Bears.\n\nThe team faces selection decisions regarding captain Ruhan Nel, who missed the game against Bristol Bears due to a calf injury. Assistant coach Dawie Snyman stated that Nel's absence was precautionary and that the injury is small. The Stormers are also managing the availability of several Springbok players as they rotate the squad.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Stormers face big decisions ahead of Scarlets match: Who’ll play and who’ll be rested?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/stormers-face-big-decisions-ahead-of-scarlets-match-wholl-play-and",
        "published": "2026-10-20T09:07:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}