{
  "id": 16463542,
  "title": "Stormers youngster Yaqeen Ahmed set for No 10 role against Ulster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/stormers-youngster-yaqeen-ahmed-set-for-no-10-role-against-ulster",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/rugby/urc/2026-10-25-stormers-youngster-yaqeen-ahmed-set-for-no-10-role-against-ulster/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Young South African flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed is poised to start at No 10 against Ulster on Saturday after scoring both tries in a dramatic 52-40 victory over Scarlets. Ahmed's heroics were crucial in saving the Stormers from a potential draw, and with Springbok No 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu set to rest ahead of the November internationals, the 20-year-old will don the No 10 jersey at DHL Stadium. The Stormers have been grappling with injuries to key hookers and a depleted loose forward pool, which may necessitate further player rotations to maintain their unbeaten home record in the United Rugby Championship. Coach John Dobson hinted at the possibility of giving Feinberg-Mngomezulu a break, as the 20-year-old has limited playing time despite his impressive performances. With his experience and leadership, Ahmed can capitalize on this opportunity to further his development under the guidance of senior players like Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Damian Willemse, and Cobus Reinach.",
  "summary": "Yaqeen Ahmed is in line to start at flyhalf against Ulster, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu set for a rest after the Stormers' thrilling win over Scarlets.",
  "key_points": [
    "20-year-old Yaqeen Ahmed set for No 10 role against Ulster",
    "Scored both tries in 52-40 victory over Scarlets",
    "Feinberg-Mngomezulu set to rest ahead of November internationals"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Promoting the young flyhalf signals a strategic shift toward testing depth as the squad manages player fatigue and international absences during their unbeaten home run.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}