Ex Springbok loose forward Evan Roos set to play for Stormers until 2027

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, DHL Stormers Director of Rugby.

Dobson says the team is 'in good shape' for the URC match against the Irish team, Connacht tomorrow (Saturday18 May) at 6:05 pm in Galway.

During the last URC clash, the Stormers beat Connacht by two points and they hope to do that again in the final 20 in New Port. 

"We feel good and focused... it's going to be quite an occasion."

- John Dobson, DHL Stormers Director of Rugby

Dobson is especially confident in tomorrow's 'strong' team which includes the return of World Rugby Champ legends, Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse.

The Stormers are currently ranked fifth on the URC log as Glasgow Warriors rank first, Leinster Rugby second, Munster third, and Vodacom Bulls fourth.

This means the team can't just play to win in the upcoming games if the goal is to rise to the top of the logs which does not look like that will happen this season - but let's see!

The Stormers will be back on home soil as they take on the Lions at DHL Stadium on 1 June - tickets are available for the game, here.

In other Stormers news...

Springbok loose forward Evan Roos has signed a contract extension with the Stormers until at least 2027.

The former Paarl Boys' High scholar, 24, already has over 50 Stormers caps to his name after joining the senior ranks in early 2021.

In his first URC season, Roos was named Players' Player of the Season, the Next-Gen Player of the Season, and the Fans' Player of the Season. He went on to make his Springbok debut shortly after claiming the URC title in 2022.