Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach says the magnitude of the north–south rivalry has quickly become clear to him as the Stormers prepare to host the Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Stormers have been boosted by some serious Springbok firepower as Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu return for Saturday's massive URC derby against the Bulls at a sold-out DHL Stadium.
Evan Roos expects the usual level of intensity when the Stormers host the Bulls in Saturday's north-south URC derby, but says the focus remains firmly on team standards rather than individual battles.
Director of Rugby John Dobson has signed a contract extension with Stormers Rugby that will see him at the helm for four more years.
Stormers defence coach Norman Laker has raised eyebrows over SA Rugby's decision to deploy members of the Springbok coaching team to assist the Bulls in the build-up to Saturday's United Rugby Championship north-south derby at Cape Town Stadium.
The DHL Stormers have confirmed that two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will return to Cape Town at the end of the 2026 season.