Stormers aim for consistency as Snyman seeks right balance

The Cape side continue their European tour with a clash against Zebre Parma at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi tomorrow night, kicking off at 20:45 South African time.

Snyman says they’re still working on striking the right balance between structure and freedom in attack.

"Every game is going to be a little bit different. You will be greeted with different challenges every single time, but our goal right now is to find the right balance within our tactical set-up."

The Stormers have hit the ground running this season, unbeaten and sitting comfortably on top of the URC standings.

John Dobson’s men notched convincing home wins over Leinster and the Ospreys before opening their overseas leg with a dominant 34–0 shutout of the Scarlets last weekend.

Snyman says those results have lifted the squad’s belief and energy levels, and he’s confident they’ve only scratched the surface of what they can deliver.

"It's nice to have some momentum after a great start, but we still have a lot left in the tank. 

"We are motivated, and all of us here want more."

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Looking ahead to Saturday’s encounter, the Stormers know Zebre Parma can be dangerous, especially at home.

While the Italians finished near the bottom of last season’s table, they’ve shown early signs of growth and have already picked up some valuable home results, despite suffering a setback against the Ospreys in Wales.

Snyman says the Stormers are expecting a physical challenge and will need to be sharp from the start.

At just 22, loose forward Paul de Villiers has quickly made his mark as one of the Stormers’ standout players this season.

De Villiers has embraced the depth and competition within the loose trio, saying it pushes him to keep raising his standards and to make himself indispensable in the team setup.