Stormers Face Uncertainty Ahead of URC Playoffs After Damian Willemse’s Red Card

Stormers face uncertainty ahead of URC playoffs after Damian Willemse’s red card

Stormers coach on Damian Willemse: 'It's a disaster'

The Stormers have finished the URC round-robin stage on a hot streak, but the latest win over Cardiff was overshadowed by some degree as the result of the red card to superstar utility back Damian Willemse. Willemse was sent from the field for a high hit on Cardiff winger Gabe Hamer-Webb, and when considering how strict the officiating has become when it comes to these sortS of infringements, it’s almost certain that the 27-year-old could face a…

Stormers 34-24 Cardiff: Josh McNally’s fighters fall just short in Cape Town

By Simon Thomas Stormers .......... 34pts Tries: Zas 10, 33; Hartzenberg 24, 47; Evans 73 Conversions: Willemse 25, 34; Feinberg-Mngomezulu 74 Penalty: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 80 Cardiff .............. 24pts Tries: Southworth 14, Hamer-Webb 37, Millard 57, Hughes 77 Conversions: Sheedy 15, 78 Cardiff captain Josh McNally insists they are going somewhere special despite missing out on the […] The post Stormers 34-24 Cardiff: Josh McNally’s fighters f…

Damian Willemse's red card is a 'disaster' as Stormers boss predicts 'poor' outcome

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has labelled Damian Willemse's red card against Cardiff in the URC as a "disaster".

Dobson: Damian's red is a disaster

John Dobson says the Stormers face a challenge in the Vodacom URC playoffs following a red card for star playmaker Damian Willemse in Friday night’s win against Cardiff. The head coach was addressing the media after the Stormers secured fifth place on the log with a 34-24 bonus-point victory at Cape Town Stadium. The match featured two red cards – Willemse’s dismissal for a high hit on Cardiff winger Gabe Hamer-Webb and Danny Southworth for a da…