Stormers target momentum upon URC return

The Cape side, currently unbeaten in five matches, resume their campaign with a top-of-the-table clash against defending URC champions Munster in Limerick on Saturday at 19:30.

Snyman says that while the three-week break offered much-needed recovery time, the squad has returned refreshed and confident ahead of their challenge at Thomond Park.

"We know what sort of worked for us in the previous tour, and like I said, this break has been well received by the boys who put in a lot of work during the pre-season.

"It's a good opportunity for them to freshen up mentally, but it still feels like we have that momentum and energy, and confidence within the group." 

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Stormers players Ben-Jason Dixon, Zachary Porthen, Damian Willemse, Cobus Reinach and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are still with the Springboks as they prepare for this weekend’s Test against Wales, which falls outside the official international window.

Snyman said on Monday that they remain unsure which of their Bok players will be released in time for Saturday’s URC clash.

Snyman added the Stormers made full use of the three-week break to sharpen their preparations with the squad members who remained in Cape Town.

He believes the timing of the international window worked in their favour, allowing them to reset, refine their structures, and maintain the momentum needed as they chase a fourth consecutive away victory.

The Stormers depart for Ireland on Wednesday and are preparing for cold, wet and windy conditions, almost the complete opposite of the warm South African climate they have trained in recently.

Snyman says adapting quickly to the northern-hemisphere winter will be crucial in their quest to deliver a strong performance in Limerick.

"It is an advantage to train in the heat, but we know that conditions will be completely different, but I'm sure that we will be able to adjust to it quite quickly. It's more difficult for teams to adjust from the cold to the heat."