Yaqeen Ahmed Gets All Blacks Baptism In Stormers No 10 Jersey
John Dobson is backing 20-year-old Yaqeen Ahmed to handle the pressure in his senior provincial debut against Beauden Barrett.
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Yaqeen Ahmed Gets All Blacks Baptism In Stormers No 10 Jersey
[Image: Facebook] The Stormers have named 20-year-old Yaqeen Ahmed as flyhalf to start against New Zealand at 7pm tonight (Friday). It’s the Junior Springbok’s first senior Stormers assignment, and it’s not a quiet run against a touring B side. It’s the All Blacks, at DHL Stadium, with Beauden Barrett across from him, in the opener of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. No pressure, then. Ahmed links up with scrumhalf Imad Khan in a new-look halfback pair…
Stormers vs All Blacks: Who will win the flyhalf duel between Yaqeen Ahmed and Beauden Barrett?
Stormers coach John Dobson and All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett have both spoken glowingly about youngster Yaqeen Ahmed ahead of Friday’s clash. One of the most compelling subplots of Friday night’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry clash at Cape Town Stadium involves two flyhalves separated by 15 years. Stormers coach John Dobson has backed 20-year-old Ahmed – a junior World Rugby champion – to front and handle the occasion against Barrett – World Cup…
Dobbo backs 'special' Yaqeen to shine
John Dobson believes Yaqeen Ahmed has earned his shot against the All Blacks, with the Stormers coach comparing the 20-year-old’s rise to that of Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. Ahmed has been handed the No 10 jersey for Friday night’s opening match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour at Cape Town Stadium. Dobson says the gifted youngster has developed even quicker than expected. “I don’t like comparing players, but it reminds me o…
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