Flyhalf Manie Libbok is set for a return to action for the DHL Stormers against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday after recovering from concussion.
Libbok last played in a Champions Cup win at London Irish on 15 January, but the 25-year-old pivot is in line to make his comeback in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at Kings Park.
“Manie trained on Tuesday, so he’ll [be in contention]. He still has one or two tests to make sure he gets through the concussion protocols,” Stormers backs coach Snyman told reporters this week.Fit-again flyer Seabelo Senatla is also poised to burst out of the starting blocks in his first Stormers appearance since September, while new recruit Ruben van Heerdenhas eased the pressure at lock for URC champions after their injury crisis in the second row.
“We got a great opportunity in Ruben coming over to us, which gives us that extra bit of depth. I think he’s shown what he can do,” Snyman added. “Ernst van Rhyn is looking good and is on track to hopefully be available against the Bulls. Our stock there is starting to look a bit better. Gary Porter is also back from the rib injury he picked up against Clermont.
“And this break coming up after the Sharks game will definitely help with some bumps and bruises and to freshen the guys up because we’ve been going for 11 weeks in a row, with a lot of travel. It’s been tough on the squad.”
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