Battle for Stormers flyhalf jersey takes centre stage against Bulls in North-South ‘friendly’

Battle for Stormers flyhalf jersey takes centre stage against Bulls in North-South ‘friendly’

Yaqeen Ahmed and Jurie Matthee will compete for an early advantage in the Stormers’ flyhalf race when they face the Bulls in a Paarl pre-season match on Friday.

Bulls claim bragging rights in Paarl

The Bulls got the better of the Stormers in a pre-season north-south derby at Faure Street Stadium in Paarl on Friday afternoon. Johan Ackermann’s Bulls, who included Springboks Willie le Roux and Nizaam Carr and new recruit Hanro Liebenberg, tested combinations ahead of the new season while securing a 38-26 win. Stormers boss John Dobson blended youth and experience in a match-day 31 that included six URC winners and was captained by Hacjivah D…