How it all went wrong: An ill-deserved draw says Stormers coach
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck acknowledged that the list of things that went wrong in his side’s 17-17 draw with the Sunwolves on Saturday was “long”.
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck acknowledged that the list of things that went wrong in his side’s 17-17 draw with the Sunwolves on Saturday was “long”.
The Blitzboks have maintained a steady head of steam all season, always qualifying for the semi-finals in the 8 tournaments played so far, but failing to take maximum points after the tournament opener in Dubai.
It’s still early days in the competition, but after two rounds there appears to be an urgency in the South African play that we haven’t seen before at this stage of Super Rugby.
Loose forward Siya Kolisi has been appointed as captain of the Stormers in 2017, with lock Eben Etzebeth his vice-captain.
A former protégé pays tribute to the great Basil Bey, one of South Africa’s most influential school and club coaches.
Gert Smal feels Robbie Fleck did well in his first year as Stormers head coach, but refrained from commenting on whether he will remain with the franchise next season.
Robbie Fleck was thrust into the Stormers head coach position with little warning, and it’s no wonder he feels Eddie Jones can teach him a thing or two.
New Zealand’s complaints about a “lop-sided” Super Rugby competition format has gained some unlikely support from Stormers coach Robbie Fleck.
He’s got a Welsh name, was born in Scotland, raised in England and plays his rugby in South Africa. Stormers centre Huw Jones is rapidly making his mark in international rugby.
The Stormers have a flyhalf crisis once more ahead of their Super Rugby quarter-final against the Chiefs on Saturday.