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DHL Stormers 28(13) – Lions 6(6)

Allister Coetzee declared himself “satisfied” with the DHL Stormers 28(13) – 6(6) win over the Currie Cup Champion Lions at DHL Newlands on Friday. “It was a physical game, just what we needed at this stage of our preparation. A good training exercise but there is still work to do.” said the coach.

DHL Stormers team announcement vs MTN Lions - DHL Pre-Season Series

In the next round of preparation fixtures for Super Rugby 2012, the DHL Stormers this week take on the MTN Lions and then the Toyota Cheetahs in the DHL Pre-Season Series.

The 2 fixtures both take place at DHL Newlands, with the DHL Stormers taking on the MTN Lions in the opener on Friday 27 January and then the Toyota Free State Cheetahs on Saturday 4 February. The games form an important part of each of the teams’ preparation for the rigours of Vodacom Super Rugby.

DHL Stomers vs. Boland Cavaliers

 The annual Boland Cavaliers vs DHL Stormers warm-up match, hosted by Boland Rugby, will take place at Boland Rugby Stadium (Wellington), on 21 January 2012 at 15h45. It will be the first warm-up match for both teams.

Player movements

WP Rugby recently confirmed that Peter Grant will return from Japan at the conclusion of the Japanese domestic season, to again play for the DHL Stormers in 2012. In further transfer news, Province also announced the signing of versatile front rower Deon Carstens from Saracens in the UK.

DHL Stormers bow out of Vodacom Super Rugby

There were no excuses made by DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee following his side’s 29-10 loss in the Vodacom Super Rugby semifinal on Saturday evening.

Schalk Brits joins the DHL Stormers

Allister Coetzee today confirmed that Schalk Brits has joined up with the DHL Stormers, on loan from Saracens, as loose forward cover for the injured Duane Vermeulen. Nick Koster is expected to wear the number 8 jersey whilst Brits will provide cover and impact from the bench.

Coetzee: Mission Accomplished

Coach Allister Coetzee was happy with a job well done, following the DHL Stormers 44-34 victory over the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. The result earns the team a home semifinal and a week break from the competition.

DHL Stormers play-off permutations

The DHL Stormers’ destiny remains largely in their own hands and depending on results in the final league fixtures and in their game against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, the Cape franchise could finish 1, 2, or 3 on the log, qualifying for a home semi-final, or quarter-final (1^st round finals series) game.  

DHL Newlands a sell out

With the league fixtures of this year’s competition winding down, the DHL Stormers leading the South African Conference and the Vodacom Bulls making a charge up the table for a playoff berth, Saturdays North/ South clash has been sold out for weeks and is one of the most highly anticipated games of the season.

Stormers break their Canberra drought

The DHL Stormers made it two from three on their Australasian tour as they ground out a hard fought but deserved 16-3 win over the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.

It was the Stormers’ first win at the Brumbies’ home-ground, and only their third in 14 starts against the Australian franchise, so there was reason for the Stormers to feel satisfied with the four points that consolidates their position on top of the South African Super Rugby conference.