HIGHLANDERS CLASH
Salman Moerat set for debut as injuries ravage Stormers
The Stormers suffered more bad news on the injury front when emerging star flank Cobus Wiese failed a fitness test for Friday’s match against the Highlanders in Dunedin. The 20-year-old had a huge game against the Crusaders last week‚ where he made 11 tackles‚ one line break and carried for 84m‚ mostly in close quarters. But he was unable to shake off a shoulder injury in time. The Stormers had already lost influential lock JD Schickerling for the match, while Pieter-Steph du Toit is on the bench with flyhalf George Whitehead after taking a heavy knock during the 45-28 loss to the Crusaders. He is still going through concussion protocols. Lock Salman Moerat is set for his debut off the bench as Schickerling’s replacement. In all‚ coach Robbie Fleck has made five changes to the starting line-up for another tough test of the team’s character and skill. "Cobus was our man of the match against the Crusaders‚" Fleck said. "For a 20-year-old to deliver a performance like that in New Zeala...
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