Kobus Van Der Merwe, head coach of the Vodacom Stormers, today announced his team to play the Sharks at Absa Stadium, Durban, on Saturday 6 May. Kick-off is at 17h00 local time. Adri Badenhorst is on 49 caps and, should he run on for the Vodacom Stormers against the Sharks, will receive his 50th cap.
He made his debut for the Stormers back in 2001 against the Cats. During his 49 caps for the Stormers he socred 7 tries bringing his points total to 35 for the Stormers. This equates to one try every seven matches
Peter Grant retains his number 10 jersey over Naas Olivier while Neil De Kock starts ahead of Bolla Conradie. Springbok Hanyani Shimange again starts on the bench.
The Vodacom Stormers team is as follows:
15. Joe Pietersen
14. Rayno Benjamin
13. Marius Joubert
12. De Wet Barry (C)
11. Jean De Villiers
10. Peter Grant
9. Neil De Kock
8. Joe van Niekerk
7 Schalk Burger
6. Luke Watson
5. Andries Bekker
4. Ross Skeate
3. Eddie Andrews
2. Schalk Brits
1. JD Moller
Reserves:
16. Hanyani Shimange
17. Neil Fullard
18. Gerrie Britz
19. Adri Badenhorst
20. Bolla Conradie
21. Naas Olivier
22. Chumani Booi
