With just one log place and one level separating the Stormers and ninth-placed Ulster on the URC desk, the battle in Belfast on Friday is anticipated to be epic because the Capetonians look retain their place within the prime eight.
The conflict kicks off at 21:35 (SA time), with the Irish hosts determined to displace the guests and leap into the highest half of the desk.
Nevertheless, John Dobson’s aspect would undoubtedly have taken confidence from their 29-17 away win towards the Scarlets final week and can look to construct profitable momentum forward of their last tour match in Belfast.
They are going to be cautious of the hosts, although, who’ve scored two extra factors on assault this season and who’re eager to benefit from their residence floor benefit and construct on their final win at Kingspan Stadium – which additionally occurred to be towards the Scarlets.
The Stormers will draw inspiration from the truth that their defence has been superior to date this season, however with each groups having gained six of their 13 matches and a spot within the prime eight up for grabs, the match may come right down to the wire.
Including to their motivation, the Capetonians have gained three of their final 4 outings towards Ulster, though all of them have been at residence, whereas they are going to wish to make amends for the heavy 35-5 defeat they suffered towards Ulster the final time the groups crossed paths in Belfast.
URC LIVE SCORING: STORMERS V ULSTER
Stormers: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Ben Loader, 13 Suleiman Hartzenberg, 12 Dan du Plessis, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Dewaldt Duvenage, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Marcel Theunissen, 6 Dave Ewers, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 Connor Evans, 3 Neethling Fouché (captain), 2 Joseph Dweba, 1 Ali Vermaak.
Replacements: 16 André-Hugo Venter, 17 Brok Harris, 18 Sazi Sandi, 19 Gary Porter, 20 Willie Engelbrecht, 21 Paul de Moist, 22 Jurie Matthee, 23 Wandisile Simelane.
Date: Friday, March 28
Venue: Ravenhill Satdium, Belfast
Kick-off: 19.35 (21.35 SAST; 19.35 GMT)
Referee: Andrea Piardi (Italy)
Assistant referees: Eoghan Cross (Eire), Andrew Fogarty (Eire)
TMO: Stefano Roscini (Italy)
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