Boosted by the profitable return of JD Schickerling, the DHL Stormers are contemplating unleashing a Bomb Squad of replacements when the squad returns to full power this season.
Schickerling, who returned to the DHL Stormers from a stint with Japan, made a profitable Vodacom URC debut in opposition to Ospreys in Bridgend, the place he capped a superb efficiency with a strive.
The 29-year-old partnered Ruben van Heerden within the second row and the duo ensured that the Stormers’ lineouts operated at 100% effectivity.
With the Stormers awaiting the return of Springbok vice-captain Salmaan Moerat from worldwide obligation and with enforcer Adre Smith within the squad, forwards coach Rito Hlungwani is worked up concerning the potential of getting two units of locks in a matchday squad.
“We’re very fortunate to have the 4 which were talked about, however we even have six together with Connor Evans and Gary Porter, who’re at the moment injured,” Hlungwani mentioned. “We’re fortunate to have these high-quality locks. It’s pleasing.
“Going ahead, we must sit and discuss how we handle them. It is going to be nice to have two guys beginning after which two guys with comparable qualities approaching to affect the second half. It can give us a pleasant edge.
“We need to use these guys as a lot as we are able to, ensuring we get the perfect out of them.”
The Stormers are at the moment in Parma, the place they may look to bounce again from a season-opening defeat to Ospreys.
Hlungwani was happy with how the set-piece operated in Wales, however added {that a} full coaching week will assist the Stormers repair what went fallacious of their marketing campaign opener.
“The lineouts went very well. We had been fairly pleased with that. It’s one thing we need to construct on. It’s not simply concerning the lineouts, it’s the large image that we need to concentrate on.
“We thought the scrums went very well. There have been a few determination that ought to’ve gone our manner that didn’t. We’re pleased with the set-piece, however not with the loss.
“We now have a full coaching week right here. There’s no journey this week. We arrived on Sunday, so meaning we have now full coaching on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday after which we are able to have an off day on Thursday.”
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