# DHL Stormers squad developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dhl-stormers-squad-developments > Updated: 2026-10-08T04:00:37.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Director of Rugby John Dobson announced a 56-man squad for the DHL Stormers’ 2026/27 season, intended to cover both the Vodacom URC and Investec Champions Cup. The roster includes 17 internationals, featuring 15 Springboks and several players from the recent Junior Springboks championship-winning side. The squad maintains continuity with 18 players from the club’s 2021/22 title-winning team, including the return of Siya Kolisi, Wilco Louw, and Cheslin Kolbe. Following a tour to face Connacht and Edinburgh, the Stormers reinforced their squad with 11 Springboks, including Siya Kolisi, Damian Willemse, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and Cobus Reinach, for a United Rugby Championship coastal derby against the Hollywoodbets Sharks. Director of Rugby John Dobson noted the need to improve lineout performance as the team seeks to recover from a defeat against Edinburgh. Ahead of the coastal derby at Cape Town Stadium on 10 October, the Stormers have added aerial specialist Steven Morris to assist with lineout and high-ball defense. The match also features the bench debut of 21-year-old scrumhalf Haashim Pead. The Stormers face a Sharks side currently at the top of the URC standings following victories over the Ospreys and Leinster. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-08: Stormers and Sharks prepare for United Rugby Championship coastal derby The Stormers and Sharks face off in a major URC coastal derby in Cape Town, featuring heavy Springbok involvement for both sides. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stormers-reinforce-squad-with-11-springboks-for-sharks-derby ### 2026-09-17: DHL Stormers announce 56-man squad for 2026/27 season DHL Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has unveiled a 56-man squad for the 26/27 season, featuring 15 Springboks and the return of Siya Kolisi, Wilco Louw, and Cheslin Kolbe. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dhl-stormers-announce-56-man-squad-for-202627-season --- Cite as: DHL Stormers squad developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dhl-stormers-squad-developments