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Rassie says losing Jean was a big blow
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Rassie says losing Jean was a big blow

Vodacom Stormers coach Rassie Erasmus said after Saturday’s Super 14 defeat at Newlands to the Sharks that the early second-half loss of captain Jean de Villiers led to a "confidence dent" and it took his team a while to find their feet again.

Vodacom Stormers receive good news about Jean
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Vodacom Stormers receive good news about Jean

The injury Vodacom Stormers captain Jean de Villiers sustained on Saturday is not too serious. That was the good news from Stormers media manager Frikkie Erasmus on Sunday.

Vodacom Stormers go down to Sharks
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Vodacom Stormers go down to Sharks

The Vodacom Stormers botched a 10-0 lead at halftime to eventually lose 20-15 to the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday in a fiercely contested opening Vodacom Super 14 match.

Vodacom Stormers expect tough challenge
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Vodacom Stormers expect tough challenge

A win with even half a point in their opening Vodacom Super 14 match against the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday would satisfy Vodacom Stormers coach Rassie Erasmus.

Stormers match against the Sharks sold out
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Stormers match against the Sharks sold out

Tickets for the Valentines Day Vodacom Stormers vs Sharks Vodacom Super 14 clash ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT. This includes all seated and standing room tickets.

Gold says pack must front up
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Gold says pack must front up

The Vodacom Stormers eight will pay the star-studded Sharks pack the respect they deserve but they are keen to stamp their own authority on the game when they do battle in the opening Vodacom Super 14 match at Newlands on Saturday.

Koster at wing for Vodacom Stormers
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Koster at wing for Vodacom Stormers

Vodacom Stormers coach Rassie Erasmus announced his side for Saturday’s Vodacom Super 14 first-round match against the Sharks at Newlands on Wednesday.

Rassie has confidence in Koster
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Rassie has confidence in Koster

Coach Rassie Erasmus surprised many a pundit on Wednesday by including Vodacom Super 14 rookie at wing in his Vodacom Stormers team for Saturday’s pipe-opener against the Sharks at Newlands.

Gold looking forward to battle of packs
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Gold looking forward to battle of packs

It is going to be a battle royal at Newlands on Saturday when the Vodacom Stormers and the Sharks meet in the first Vodacom Super 14 match of the season.

Vodacom Stormers hard at work
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Vodacom Stormers hard at work

The Vodacom Stormers resume their preparation for Saturday’s opening Vodacom Super 14 match against the Sharks at Newlands on Monday when they get together at their training headquarters in Bellville.

Rassie gives Sireli more time
1 Week Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Rassie gives Sireli more time

No decision has yet been made on the availability of Vodacom Stormers wing Sireli Naqelevuki for Saturday’s opening Vodacom Super 14 match against the Sharks at Newlands.

Rugby fever hits Cape Town
1 Week Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Rugby fever hits Cape Town

Tickets for the Vodacom Stormers opening fixture against the Sharks at Newlands are going fast, with less than 3000 seating tickets still available (as at Friday 6 February) – signalling that the rugby season is well and truly here.