The DHL Stormers have breathed new life into their Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign, securing back-to-back wins against the Emirates Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks. These victories have catapulted the Stormers from 13th to 9th on the log, leaving them within striking distance of a top-eight spot.
The Stormers' 24-20 win over the Sharks at the DHL Stadium was a thrilling encounter, with Jean-Luc du Plessis scoring the match-winning try two minutes from time. This result, combined with their previous win over the Lions, has earned the Stormers a full house of 10 log points.
The team's resurgence has been fueled by the return of key players, including Evan Roos, Sti Sithole, and Leolin Zas. Coach John Dobson will welcome these reinforcements, particularly with a home Champions Cup group game against Sale Sharks looming on January 11.
While the Stormers' injury concerns are easing, the same cannot be said for the Sharks, who lost Andre Esterhuizen and Aphelele Fassi to potentially serious injuries during the match. Despite this setback, Sharks coach John Plumtree was heartened by his team's fighting spirit and is looking forward to the return of several Springboks for their Champions Cup clash against Toulouse.
The URC table is now beginning to take shape, with Leinster extending their lead at the top to 10 points after defeating Munster 28-7. The Stormers, meanwhile, will face a stiff test in their next match, away to Leinster on January 25. However, with their season rebooted and a renewed sense of purpose, the Stormers will be eager to capitalize on their momentum and push for a top-four spot.
The URC table is now beginning to take shape, with Leinster extending their lead at the top to 10 points after defeating Munster 28-7. The Stormers, meanwhile, will face a stiff test in their next match, away to Leinster on January 25. However, with their season rebooted and a renewed sense of purpose, the Stormers will be eager to capitalize on their momentum and push for a top-four spot.
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