Bekker to captain the DHL Stormers against the Force
DHL Stormers fullback, Joe Pietersen. Photo Mike la Grange /Rugby15.
The return of the injured Vermeulen, Aplon and Koster to SA this week, has seen a number of changes to the match 22 from the team that beat the Reds in Brisbane last week.
In the starting 15, Malherbe starts with Harris dropping to the bench. Bekker returns from an injury layoff to partner De Kock Steenkamp at lock. Carr gets a first start in for the injured Duane Vermeulen and Poolman will wear the 11 jersey in for the injured Gio Aplon. On the bench, Ntubeni covers hooker in jersey 16, with Deon Fourie covering loose forward in jersey 19. Young DHL WP player Don Armand, who arrived in Perth this week as cover, will wear jersey 18.
The DHL Stormers team to play is:
15. Joe Pietersen, 14. Gerhard van den Heever, 13. Bryan Habana, 12. Juan de Jongh , 11. Danie Poolman, 10. Peter Grant (VC), 9. Dewaldt Duvenage, 8. Nizaam Carr, 7. Rynhardt Elstadt, 6. Siya Kolisi, 5. Andries Bekker (C), 4. De Kock Steenkamp , 3. Frans Malherbe , 2. Tiaan Liebenberg, 1. Steven Kitshoff.
Reserves:
16. Scarra Ntubeni, 17. Brok Harris, 18. Don Armand, 19. Deon Fourie, 20. Louis Schreuder, 21. Burton Francis, 22. JP du Plessis.
Commenting on his selections coach Allister Coetzee said, “Despite the injuries this week and some enforced changes, the touring group is in high spirits and is very motivated.”
“Our motto for the week is; nothing special has ever been achieved in ideal conditions. A win this week will be the difference between a good tour and a great one and this group knows that. We have picked a strong side, our sessions this week have been excellent and we will be going all out for a win in this game.”
Referee: Jaco Peyper
Kick-Off: 11h40 CAT, Saturday 28 April.
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