Overview
- Ahmed will make his professional Stormers debut in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry opener against the All Blacks on Friday and will form the halfback pairing with Imad Khan.
- He arrives at the Stormers after helping South Africa retain the World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia and appearing for SA ’A’ in June.
- Former Wynberg coach Nic Groom praised Ahmed’s work ethic, kicking and defensive skills and called him “the ultimate competitor.”
- Stormers director John Dobson publicly backed Ahmed and said he hoped the youngster could last the full 80 minutes as the team named only two back-line replacements on the bench.
- The match offers a high-visibility platform that could accelerate Ahmed’s pathway to higher honours and will be watched for how his school‑to‑pro development handles elite international pressure.