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Stormers Reinstate Nel as Captain, Eye Senatla Return for URC Quarterfinal Against Cardiff

Key backs return to boost selection depth for the Cape Town knockout.

Overview

  • The Stormers will host Cardiff in a United Rugby Championship quarterfinal at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, May 30.
  • Director of Rugby John Dobson said centre Ruhan Nel is fit, back as captain, and leading the defence after a calf injury kept him out of the last two tour matches.
  • Dobson said wing Seabelo Senatla will be back for the quarterfinal, calling him a crowd‑lifting finisher the team has missed this season.
  • Dobson expects about five or six players to return to strength, allowing a near first‑choice selection while long‑term absentees such as Cobus Reinach remain sidelined.
  • After a tough UK tour on artificial surfaces, the Stormers stressed the value of playing on grass in front of home fans as they try to capitalise on home advantage.