HIGHLANDERS MATCH
Stormers turn to homeboy Shaun Treeby against Highlanders
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck will hand New Zealander Shaun Treeby a debut against his old team the Highlanders when the sides clash in Dunedin on Friday. Treeby‚ an experienced centre‚ will come into the 23 for Daniel du Plessis‚ who suffered a shoulder injury during last weekend’s 57-24 loss to the Crusaders. Du Plessis and flank Cobus Wiese‚ who also sustained a shoulder injury‚ have returned home. Treeby is on a short-term contract in Cape Town after the Stormers lost Bok midfielders Damian de Allende and Juan de Jongh and Scotland centre Huw Jones to long-term injuries. Treeby will return to New Zealand after Super Rugby to play for the Wellington Lions in the ITM Cup. But after 50 appearances for the Highlanders Treeby’s experience could be valuable this weekend as the Stormers attempt to steady their season after losing their past two matches. "Before the tour I said guys would get opportunities and this is a squad with a lot of young kids in it‚ who have never toured New Zeala...
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