The Silver Fern

The URC have a great mix of the countries in the top 8.

The Stormers show the way to deal with a Springbok tight 5. No current Springbok in their pack but they man up. Rassie already have two great packs, he can add the Stormers pack to them.

There were 53 682 official. Maybe a few thousand didn't pitch up to the stadium. Babelas after the new year celebrations.

The SA derbies were tough and close. Lions and Stormers got their wins with last minute tries.

Summer rugby is a big success in South Africa. Even Durban had a sold out last week and a big one yesterday.

@Catogrande

https://x.com/i/status/2007547291654308237

Stormers vs Bulls sold out for 2nd year in a row. Just show the success of summer rugby in South Africa.

https://x.com/THESTORMERS/status/2006734368639988201?s=20

@OomPB Kolisi coming back, joining Wilco Louw

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/european-cup/john-dobson-reveals-siya-kolisis-role-at-stormers/

Stormers sign de Villiers, SMZ until 2029

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/european-cup/stormers-release-statement-on-sachas-playing-future/

@Bones the Stormers have SMZ, Willemse and Gelant. Had Libbok aswell. To many cooks spoiled whatever. SMZ is good enough.

The Stormers are still unbeaten heading into the Saffer derbies. Dobson investing in local talent start paying dividends. And it look good if you look in what's waiting to come through the pipeline.

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/european-cup/dobsons-smart-management-puts-stormers-in-pole/

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https://rugby365.com/countries/south-africa/sacha-wins-top-players-award-after-brilliant-year/

Bulls Springboks looked weak against the champions.

The Stormers vs LaR match next week in PE will be a measurement for the Stormers. Hope their Boks bring their step.

Stormers win was a copy of the Springbok NH tests. Brok Harris school of fatties paying dividends. Doesn't matter who play, they demolish the opponents in the scrums. Players who didn't play last night
Warrick Gelant, Damian Willemse, Suleiman Hartzenberg, Seabelo Senatla, Ruhan Nel, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Jurie Matthee, Cobus Reinach, Stefan Ungerer, Oli Kebble, Vernon Matongo, Frans Malherbe, Zach Porthen, Ruben van Heerden, Deon Fourie, Louw Nel, Keke Morabe

@Dan54 Jerry Collins and the other Bok eye doctor.

https://x.com/skysportnz/status/1694917925335892410?s=20

@reprobate they are both dead.

The Etsebeths (Ebens uncles) was first class head butters througout Cape Town. They were famous cleaning pubs. He should have used his head.

https://www.sarugby.co.za/news-features/articles/2025/12/05/sa-rugby-extends-erasmus-contract-until-2031/