Stormers make only one change for Highlanders clash
Ntubeni in for Mbonambi in crucial Newlands clash
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck was able to pick an almost unchanged side for this weekend’s must-win clash against the Highlanders at Newlands. After his side took the Crusaders to the wire in a thrilling and brutal 19-19 draw last week‚ hooker Bongi Mbonambi is the only casualty from the match and misses out. Scarra Ntubeni replaces Mbonambi in the only change to the starting XV, while Chad Solomon is set to make his debut from the bench. The fit again Wilco Louw is back on the bench with Neethling Fouche making way for the Springbok tighthead. Louw‚ who was set to start at tighthead last week but pulled out on the eve of the match with a tight groin‚ has made a full recovery. Centre Damian de Allende also came through a late fitness test. De Allende suffered a calf injury against the Crusaders and did not train until Thursday. But Fleck confirmed he came through a tough 60-minute session and was good to go against the Highlanders. The Stormers are in a scrap for a play-off berth as a...
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