WP / Stormers BACK TO THE FUTURE!

[Sards]

Dobson will fix him quickly into a top Bok.

Like Bongi.....ja. Good luck with that.

Bongi was top form when he left the Stormers. The Sharks fucked him up.

Dude.....he couldn't hit anything. His throwing was kak.
Now he is the complete and happy package

[OomStruisbaai]

Like Bongi.....ja. Good luck with that.

Bongi was top form when he left the Stormers. The Sharks fucked him up.

Dude.....he couldn't hit anything. His throwing was kak.
Now he is the complete and happy package

Gaan Dude jou ma man.

[Sards]

[average joe]

Pretty unfair calling him shit this early. He's still a rookie. The Bok coaches did a Gaffie on him.

50 games for the Cheetahs
30 games for Bordeaux
SA Schools, SA u20'S

He is hardly a rookie.

Ja, I played over a 100 games for the grammadoelas kaas & wyn span, that must make me a seasoned Springbok veteran.

[Chilli]

Pretty unfair calling him shit this early. He's still a rookie. The Bok coaches did a Gaffie on him.

50 games for the Cheetahs
30 games for Bordeaux
SA Schools, SA u20'S

He is hardly a rookie.

Ja, I played over a 100 games for the grammadoelas kaas & wyn span, that must make me a seasoned Springbok veteran.

Naah, you are just plain shit.

[average joe]

My level of shitness has nothing to do with it. I'm an experienced campaigner according to you and therefore should start my 3rd international game against the AB.

[OomStruisbaai]

Stormers lost the most players to the Springboks. They will start without Damian Willemse, Herschel Jantjies, Deon Fourie, Moerat, Kitshoff, Dweba and Frans Malherbe.

TRC ends 24 Sept EYT 5-26 Nov. Maybe they will be available for the Stormers tour 8-22 October 2022.

Fixture list 2022

R2 – Saturday, September 24

Stormers v Connacht

R3 – Saturday, October 1

Stormers v Edinburgh Rugby

R4 –Saturday, October 8

Zebre Parma v Stormers

R5 – Friday, October 14

Ospreys v Stormers

R6 – Saturday, October 22

Cardiff Rugby v Stormers

R7 – Saturday, October 29

Lions v Stormers

R8 – Friday, November 25

Stormers v Scarlets

R9 – Saturday, December 3

Stormers v Dragons RFC

R10 – Friday, December 23

Stormers v Bulls

R11 – Saturday, December 31

Stormers v Lions

R12 – Sunday, January 8

Glasgow Warriors v Stormers

Possible XV
Blommetjies, Zas , Nel, du Plessis, Senatla, Libbok, de Wet, Roos, Engelbrecht, Xaba, Smith, Orie, Fouche, Scarra,, Harris

[Chilli]

My level of shitness has nothing to do with it. I'm an experienced campaigner according to you and therefore should start my 3rd international game against the AB.

You played 60 odd professional games and were then selected for the Boks?


We are not talking about Dave Von Hesselin here.

[Chilli]

Stormers lost the most players to the Springboks. They will start without Damian Willemse, Herschel Jantjies, Deon Fourie, Moerat, Kitshoff, Dweba and Frans Malherbe.

TRC ends 24 Sept EYT 5-26 Nov. Maybe they will be available for the Stormers tour 8-22 October 2022.

Fixture list 2022

R2 – Saturday, September 24

Stormers v Connacht

R3 – Saturday, October 1

Stormers v Edinburgh Rugby

R4 –Saturday, October 8

Zebre Parma v Stormers

R5 – Friday, October 14

Ospreys v Stormers

R6 – Saturday, October 22

Cardiff Rugby v Stormers

R7 – Saturday, October 29

Lions v Stormers

R8 – Friday, November 25

Stormers v Scarlets

R9 – Saturday, December 3

Stormers v Dragons RFC

R10 – Friday, December 23

Stormers v Bulls

R11 – Saturday, December 31

Stormers v Lions

R12 – Sunday, January 8

Glasgow Warriors v Stormers

Possible XV
Blommetjies, Zas , Nel, du Plessis, Senatla, Libbok, de Wet, Roos, Engelbrecht, Xaba, Smith, Orie, Fouche, Scarra,, Harris

Stormers coach has sent Rassie a note thanking him for picking Dweeba.

[Sards]

Stormers lost the most players to the Springboks. They will start without Damian Willemse, Herschel Jantjies, Deon Fourie, Moerat, Kitshoff, Dweba and Frans Malherbe.

TRC ends 24 Sept EYT 5-26 Nov. Maybe they will be available for the Stormers tour 8-22 October 2022.

Fixture list 2022

R2 – Saturday, September 24

Stormers v Connacht

R3 – Saturday, October 1

Stormers v Edinburgh Rugby

R4 –Saturday, October 8

Zebre Parma v Stormers

R5 – Friday, October 14

Ospreys v Stormers

R6 – Saturday, October 22

Cardiff Rugby v Stormers

R7 – Saturday, October 29

Lions v Stormers

R8 – Friday, November 25

Stormers v Scarlets

R9 – Saturday, December 3

Stormers v Dragons RFC

R10 – Friday, December 23

Stormers v Bulls

R11 – Saturday, December 31

Stormers v Lions

R12 – Sunday, January 8

Glasgow Warriors v Stormers

Possible XV
Blommetjies, Zas , Nel, du Plessis, Senatla, Libbok, de Wet, Roos, Engelbrecht, Xaba, Smith, Orie, Fouche, Scarra,, Harris

Stormers coach has sent Rassie a note thanking him for picking Dweeba.

And Herschel. At least they have a very good scrumhalf in De Wet.

[OomStruisbaai]

Stormers lost the most players to the Springboks. They will start without Damian Willemse, Herschel Jantjies, Deon Fourie, Moerat, Kitshoff, Dweba and Frans Malherbe.

TRC ends 24 Sept EYT 5-26 Nov. Maybe they will be available for the Stormers tour 8-22 October 2022.

Fixture list 2022

R2 – Saturday, September 24

Stormers v Connacht

R3 – Saturday, October 1

Stormers v Edinburgh Rugby

R4 –Saturday, October 8

Zebre Parma v Stormers

R5 – Friday, October 14

Ospreys v Stormers

R6 – Saturday, October 22

Cardiff Rugby v Stormers

R7 – Saturday, October 29

Lions v Stormers

R8 – Friday, November 25

Stormers v Scarlets

R9 – Saturday, December 3

Stormers v Dragons RFC

R10 – Friday, December 23

Stormers v Bulls

R11 – Saturday, December 31

Stormers v Lions

R12 – Sunday, January 8

Glasgow Warriors v Stormers

Possible XV
Blommetjies, Zas , Nel, du Plessis, Senatla, Libbok, de Wet, Roos, Engelbrecht, Xaba, Smith, Orie, Fouche, Scarra,, Harris

Stormers coach has sent Rassie a note thanking him for picking Dweeba.

And Herschel. At least they have a very good scrumhalf in De Wet.

Hou op om kak te praat en doen n preview vir die Sharks en Chilli vir die Bulle

[Chilli]

I see that Kolbe has refused an offer from the Stomps.

[Sards]

I see that Kolbe has refused an offer from the Stomps.

He is represented by Roc nation....
So would probably go to the Sharks

[Chilli]

https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/unit ... s-20220820

Talks were underway between the Stormers and Cheslin Kolbe's representatives over a potential return to Cape Town, but they were "preliminary" and there was never any commitment from the Springbok star's camp.

That was the clear message from Michael Yormark, president of Roc Nation Sports - the international agency representing the 28-year-old - on Saturday.


Kolbe, who signed for French giants Toulon from neighbours Toulouse last year, had been linked with a return to the United Rugby Championship champions and the franchise he represented from 2013 to 2017.

One of the most destructive attackers in the world, a potential move for Kolbe back to the Stormers was always going to be high-profile, and a report on Netwerk24 on Saturday claimed that the Stormers had offered around R55 million over five years to get it over the line.

The report added that the deal didn't go through because Kolbe's camp had expressed concerns over "safety and security" in South Africa.

"We did have conversations with the Stormers," Yormark confirmed.

"The conversations were very preliminary and, as you can imagine, as an agency representing athletes all over the world, teams call us all the time and ask about availability, interest etc.

"In the case of Cheslin, there was a strong desire by the Stormers to bring him back home. He is one of the best players in the world, but as we all know, Cheslin is under contract.

"He signed a multi-year agreement with Toulon, and he cannot look at other opportunities at this time, nor would he want to. He loves playing for Toulon, he loves his team-mates, and he loves the organisation. So does Layla [Kolbe's wife] and the family, and they're enjoying their lifestyle there."

Yormark said it was simply "good parenting" for the Kolbes to consider safety concerns.

"I know there have been reports around safety and returning to South Africa. Any parent is always going to be concerned about safety, no matter where they live," he said.

"Of course, Cheslin and Layla are going to be concerned about safety, whether in South Africa or France. That's just something that goes hand in hand with parenting.

"When you talk about having two young girls, and then you think about the concerns around gender-based violence in South Africa, what parent wouldn't be concerned? For them to be criticised when it relates to the safety of their children is to criticise good parenting.

"If you ask any South African about safety, they would have the same response. I don't think safety should be an issue that Cheslin, Layla and their family are criticised about. It's a reality of living in this world."

Yormark did not go into details of exactly how far the discussions with the Stormers had developed, but he stressed there had been no commitment from Kolbe's side.

"I won't go into detail about how far those conversations went, but they took place and were more conceptual," he said.

"There was never a commitment made, nor could there be a commitment made, because Cheslin is under contract.

"The conversations had no timeframe attached to them. This was an idea about Cheslin maybe wanting to continue his career, at some point, in South Africa with the Stormers. Could there be a chapter, at some point, that would include a return to the Stormers? Those were the conversations that were being had.

"Cheslin signed a multi-year agreement with Toulon, and nobody knows what will happen after the contract expires.

"Could he return to South Africa? Maybe. Does he want to re-sign with Toulon? Maybe. Does he want to play somewhere else to provide the family with another type of experience? Maybe. Those decisions haven't been made, and he is very happy in Toulon.

"Regardless of what conversations took place and how many, he is under contract at Toulon and that's where he's going to be for the next couple of years."

Kolbe and his entire family are in Cape Town presently, where he is recovering from the jaw injury he picked up in the third Test against Wales last month.

"Cheslin and Layla and their family love South Africa," said Yormark.

"It's their home. It's where their parents live, it's where their friends are and it's where their house is. It's where they feel most comfortable. It's their home, but that doesn't mean you can't be concerned about issues that are impacting the community.

"That's part of life, and it's being a good parent."

Kolbe is contracted at Toulon until the end of the 2023/24 season.

So the rest of us are bad parents?

Except for Oom of course.

[Chilli]

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/united ... ers-offer/

It was also reported that the offer included a condition to allow Kolbe and his family to stay in France until January 2023. This would allow them to qualify for French citizenship.

So he would rather be French than be a Stormer?

[OomStruisbaai]

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/united ... ers-offer/

It was also reported that the offer included a condition to allow Kolbe and his family to stay in France until January 2023. This would allow them to qualify for French citizenship.

So he would rather be French than be a Stormer?

and a $hark.

The Stormers should rather invest in our strong structure of young players in WP.

We have a fountain of excellent young talent. Just hold on the best.

[Chilli]

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/united ... ers-offer/

It was also reported that the offer included a condition to allow Kolbe and his family to stay in France until January 2023. This would allow them to qualify for French citizenship.

So he would rather be French than be a Stormer?

and a $hark.

The Stormers should rather invest in our strong structure of young players in WP.

We have a fountain of excellent young talent. Just hold on the best.

And yet they offered him R55 Million over 3 years.

[OomStruisbaai]

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/united ... ers-offer/



So he would rather be French than be a Stormer?

and a $hark.

The Stormers should rather invest in our strong structure of young players in WP.

We have a fountain of excellent young talent. Just hold on the best.

And yet they offered him R55 Million over 3 years.

He is a professional chicken runner.

[OomStruisbaai]

Stormers site

A 39-man DHL Stormers training squad will leave Cape Town on Thursday for a short pre-season camp which includes friendly matches against South Western Districts and the Cell C Sharks.

The squad will be based in Wilderness for 10 days and play the South Western Districts Eagles at Outeniqua Park in Goerge on Friday before taking on the Cell C Sharks at Grey High School in Gqeberha the following Friday.

DHL Stormers training squad: Clayton Blommetjies, Kwenzo Blose, Hacjivah Dayimani, Juan de Jongh, Paul de Villiers, Paul de Wet, Ben-Jason Dixon, Dan du Plessis, Willie Engelbrecht, Connor Evans, Neethling Fouche, Brok Harris, Suleiman Hartzenberg, Chris Hollis, Imad Khan, JJ Kotze, Tristan Leyds, Manie Libbok, Leon Lyons, Godlen Masimla, Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, Sacha Mngomezulu, Ruhan Nel, Marvin Orie, Junior Pokomela, Gary Porter, Sazi Sandi, Seabelo Senatla, Cornel Smit, Adre Smith, Chad Solomon, Marcel Theunissen, Stefan Ungerer, Ernst van Rhyn, Andre-Hugo Venter, Ali Vermaak, Kade Wolhuter, Nama Xaba, Mnombo Zwelendaba.

[OomStruisbaai]

Nice vibe in George

[OomStruisbaai]

SAMOAN CENTRE LEIUA SIGNS WITH DHL STORMERS
PUBLISHED: 12 HOURS AGO




Experienced Samoan international centre Alapati Leiua has signed with the DHL Stormers for the new season.

The powerful midfielder, who started his career at the Hurricanes before moving to the English Premiership where he played for Wasps and the Bristol Bears, has 31 Test caps for Samoa.

Known for his uncompromising physicality on both attack and defence, the 33-year-old brings significant experience with him to Cape Town where he will link up with his new teammates on approval of his work permit.

DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson welcomed Leiua, who he expects to have a major influence on some of the younger players in the squad.

“Alapati is a proven performer who will give us a hard edge in midfield while also mentoring some of the talented youngsters we have here.

“We saw the huge influence Jamie Roberts had in a short time here two years ago and we are expecting Alapati to play a similar role for us this season.

“We are looking forward to seeing the impact he makes here both on and off the field,” he said.

Leiua said that he wants to make the most of this opportunity to play for the defending champions in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

“We all saw this team play some incredible rugby last season and I want to add to that with my skills.

“This is a great chance to work with some talented young players and experience a completely new rugby culture, so I can’t wait to get stuck in,” he said.

[assfly]

Good luck with that

[OomStruisbaai]

Damian Willemse sign till 2027

http://thestormers.com/willemse-extends ... ntil-2027/

stormers dhl



FEATURED


WILLEMSE EXTENDS WITH DHL STORMERS UNTIL 2027
PUBLISHED: 13 HOURS AGO




Damian Willemse has signed a groundbreaking five-year contract extension with Western Province Rugby which will keep him in a DHL Stormers jersey until at least 2027.

The versatile Springbok playmaker made his DHL Stormers debut at the age of just 18 back in 2017, and has since developed into one of the most dangerous backline players in the world.

He played an instrumental role in the DHL Stormers claiming the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship title last season, featuring at both fullback and centre as a vital cog in an electric backline.

He has since played at fullback and flyhalf for the Springboks, where he has impressed with his blend of composure under pressure and undeniable X-factor.

DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson said that securing a player of Willemse’s calibre on such a long-term contract shows the belief and positivity that is building around the future of the team.

“We have always known the potential of a player like Damian who has all the talent in the world. To have seen him develop over the last five years into the ultimate professional has been a privilege, and we are so glad that he has chosen to remain loyal to the only team he has ever played for.

“Damian has such a big impact on those around him and that influence will only grow over the next five years as we look to take this team to even greater heights,” he said.

Willemse said that he is delighted to have committed to the team he grew up supporting.

“Playing for the DHL Stormers has always meant a lot to me, so I am very happy to know that I will be around for what will be a very bright future.

“The players and management here continually push each other to raise standards and I’m glad to know that I will be a part of that for the next five years,” he said.

[OomStruisbaai]

DHL Stadium to be resurface.

Iol

The City of Cape Town says it anticipates that the pitch replacement will take place between July and October 2023, subject to it securing a budget and approvals for the project.

“The City will release a tender in this regard in October 2022.”

[LoveOfTheGame]

DHL Stadium to be resurface.

Iol

The City of Cape Town says it anticipates that the pitch replacement will take place between July and October 2023, subject to it securing a budget and approvals for the project.

“The City will release a tender in this regard in October 2022.”

Hallelujah!

[OomStruisbaai]

DHL Stormers touring squad: Kwenzo Blose, Angelo Davids, Hacjivah Dayimani, Paul de Wet, Ben-Jason Dixon, Dan du Plessis, Willie Engelbrecht, Neethling Fouche, Brok Harris, Suleiman Hartzenberg, Herschel Jantjies, Alapati Leuia, Manie Libbok, Godlen Masimla, Salmaan Moerat, Sacha Mngomezulu, Marvin Orie, Junior Pokomela, Evan Roos, Adre Smith, Chad Solomon, Marcel Theunissen, Ernst van Rhyn, Andre-Hugo Venter, Ali Vermaak, Damian Willemse, Nama Xaba, Leolin Zas.

[OomStruisbaai]

Fourie, Dweba , Malherbe & Kitshoff getting a break
R365

Missing from the tour squad are fullback Clayton Blommetjies, flank Deon Fourie and hooker Joseph Dweba.

Blommetjies is getting married and will sit the trip out.

Fourie and Dweba have traveled extensively with the Springboks in recent weeks and are being rested as part of the team’s ‘rotation policy’.

Also missing are two Springbok props Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe – neither of whom featured in last weekend’s win over Edinburgh.

[OomStruisbaai]

Damian Willemse have been played non stop for the Stormers and Springboks. If he is prepared to tour then there is no reason why the others can't. It's not if the fatties played full games for the Springboks and Dweba need to play.

[Chilli]

Damian Willemse have been played non stop for the Stormers and Springboks. If he is prepared to tour then there is no reason why the others can't. It's not if the fatties played full games for the Springboks and Dweba need to play.

Maybe Rasnaber has sent WP a note saying that Wazza must get as much game time as possible at 10?

[OomStruisbaai]

Damian Willemse have been played non stop for the Stormers and Springboks. If he is prepared to tour then there is no reason why the others can't. It's not if the fatties played full games for the Springboks and Dweba need to play.

Maybe Rasnaber has sent WP a note saying that Wazza must get as much game time as possible at 10?

Nah 15. Blommetjies on honeymoon , so he'll slot in 15. Lot of midfielders in the squad, no 15.

[OomStruisbaai]

Damian Willemse have been played non stop for the Stormers and Springboks. If he is prepared to tour then there is no reason why the others can't. It's not if the fatties played full games for the Springboks and Dweba need to play.

Maybe Rasnaber has sent WP a note saying that Wazza must get as much game time as possible at 10?

Nah 15. Blommetjies on honeymoon , so he'll slot in 15. Lot of midfielders in the squad, no 15.

SS

By staying home to tie the knot, Blommetjies is unintentionally helping both teammate Damian Willemse and the Springbok management, who could benefit from having Willemse play a clutch of games at fullback in northern conditions ahead of next months end of year tour of Ireland, France, Italy and England.

[Chilli]

Maybe Rasnaber has sent WP a note saying that Wazza must get as much game time as possible at 10?

Nah 15. Blommetjies on honeymoon , so he'll slot in 15. Lot of midfielders in the squad, no 15.

SS

By staying home to tie the knot, Blommetjies is unintentionally helping both teammate Damian Willemse and the Springbok management, who could benefit from having Willemse play a clutch of games at fullback in northern conditions ahead of next months end of year tour of Ireland, France, Italy and England.

Why?

With Pollard injured again, we need Wazza at 10.

[OomStruisbaai]

The Goose will be 10.

[Chilli]

The Goose will be 10.

The Goose will be injured (again).

[Sards]

Kitshoff to Ulster

[OomStruisbaai]

Kitshoff to Ulster

Ou nuus.

[OomStruisbaai]

Wazza strike it lucky and good news for WP Rugby

A third-party agreement has helped to make Damian Willemse one of South Africa’s best-paid rugby players.

The Springbok utility back recently signed a five-year deal with WP Rugby that will keep him at the DHL Stormers until at least 2027.

This week, the 24-year-old also reached an agreement with international glass packaging giants Ardagh, which bought Consol Glass for R10.1-billion last year.

It is understood that these deals combined will pay Willemse worth more than R10-million a year

“Ardagh Africa has signed an agreement with Springbok rugby player @iamdamaingaza, who will undertake various public brand ambassador roles for Ardagh,” the company posted on Instagram. “This will include supporting the company’s social sustainability programs. This is further proof of Ardagh’s commitment to South Africa and our local communities.”

A South African rugby insider told Rapport newspaper that the agreement is “the biggest yet for a South African rugby player”.

Ardagh is also in the running to become a new shareholder of WP Rugby, according to the newspaper.

[assfly]

They should sign Goosen, he's a great advert for glass.

[OomStruisbaai]

They should sign Goosen, he's a great advert for glass.

Really thought he'd be the perfect backup for Pollard. Libbok playing in the worst conditions outperform him by far this weekend.

[Sards]

They should have put their money into Ginger. 12 is more than adequately covered. Blommettjies has 15 covered . Lots of cover at 10.
Going to look very thin in the props.