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.
Stormers boss John Dobson admitted he mustn't be too critical given the Stormers are sitting pretty at the top of the United Rugby Championship table.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen had plenty of silver linings to focus on despite his men going down 34-27 to the undefeated Stormers in their United Rugby Championship encounter on Saturday.
The Stormers came back from a seven-point deficit at halftime to beat the Lions 34-27 in their United Rugby Championship clash at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has expressed his delight after signing a new long-term contract that will keep with the Stormers until at least 2029.