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Stormers in 2026 Currie Cup

Overview

On 16 July 2026, the DHL Stormers opened their 2026 Carling Currie Cup campaign at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, hosting defending champions Suzuki Griquas. New head coach Tom Dawson-Squibb highlighted the team's enthusiasm, and fly-half Jean-Luc du Plessis captained the side. Six players – fullback Dylan Miller, wing Mfundo Ndhlovu, No. 8 Wandile Mlaba, lock Tom Barnard, loose-forward Xola Nyali and inside back Dominic Malgas – made their Currie Cup debuts. Two weeks later, on 30 July 2026, the Stormers returned to the same venue for a third-round match against the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV. The fixture formed part of a double-header that also featured the Stormers Bolts U20 Cup debut earlier in the day. At that stage of the competition, the Cheetahs led the log. Ahead of an away fixture against the Airlink Pumas at Mbombela Stadium, the Stormers announced five changes to their starting lineup. The changes included four players in the forward pack: Mhleli Khuzwayo, Herman Lubbe, Wandile Mlaba, and Keke Morabe. In the backline, Joel Leotlela replaced Suleiman Hartzenberg, who was sidelined with rib bruising. Head coach Dawson-Squibb also noted that a late decision would be required regarding fullback Dylan Miller due to a minor injury. On 15 August 2026, the Airlink Pumas defeated the Stormers 29-7 in a bonus-point victory at Mbombela Stadium. While the Stormers controlled much of the territory and scrum play, the Pumas led 15-0 at halftime. Mfundo Ndhlovu scored an early second-half try for the Stormers, but the Pumas responded with two rolling maul tries. The Stormers' injury concerns grew as scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer was forced from the field with an arm injury, leaving the team in sixth place on the log.

Entities

DHL Stormers XXIII · Dylan Miller · Tom Dawson-Squibb · Airlink Pumas · Mbombela Stadium

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    DHL Stormers XXIII bolstered for Currie Cup clash against Lions

    The DHL Stormers XXIII face the Fidelity ADT Lions in a crucial Currie Cup match, needing a win to stay in contention for the semi-finals following the return of key players Dylan Miller and Gary Porter.

  2. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Airlink Pumas defeat DHL Stormers XXIII in Currie Cup

    The Airlink Pumas defeated the DHL Stormers XXIII 29-7 in a Carling Currie Cup match, securing a bonus-point win and moving into fifth place on the log.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    DHL Stormers XXIII announce lineup changes for Pumas clash

    The DHL Stormers XXIII have made five lineup changes, including four in the forward pack, ahead of their Currie Cup clash against the Airlink Pumas at Mbombela Stadium.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    DHL Stormers set for Currie Cup clash with Sharks XV

    The Stormers host Sharks XV at DHL Stadium on Aug 1 as part of the Currie Cup, alongside Griquas‑Cheetahs, Lions‑Bulls and Boland‑Pumas fixtures this weekend.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Stormers host defending champions Griquas in Carling Currie Cup opener

    Jean‑Luc du Plessis leads the Stormers as they host defending champions Griquas in the Carling Currie Cup opener at Cape Town's DHL Stadium.

Sources

augustafreepress.com · cordobaxv.com.ar · gambler.com.au · mysportsza.co.za · rosestad.co.za · rugby15.co.za · sarugbymag.co.za · stormers.co.za · thesouthafrican.com · ultimaterugby.com · wprugby.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history