Robbie Fleck unsure what to expect as Stormers arrive in nation in grief
The Stormers arrived in New Zealand on Monday to a country in mourning and shock after the killing of 50 people at two Christchurch mosques last week. It is understandable that coach Robbie Fleck is unsure what to expect in these trying times for a country usually seen as one of the safest in the world. “We haven’t been briefed on any additional security measures yet‚” said Fleck soon after they touched down in the capital. Super Rugby will go on and the Stormers will face the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday‚ attempting to end a 10-match losing streak in New Zealand. That is followed by a clash against the Blues in Auckland a week later. Against the Hurricanes‚ the Stormers will go into the match without Eben Etzebeth‚ who has concussion‚ while it is likely to be Pieter-Steph du Toit’s only appearance of the tour. Du Toit’s wife is expecting their first child and the big backrower is set to jump on a plane at the first sign of the baby’s imminent arrival. Cobus Wiese‚ who made ...
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