Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani believes Friday will reveal which was the better selection approach between his team and the Bulls when they meet in Cape Town. | Sport24news
Resident rugby writer Rob Houwing gives you his expert views on what's going on between the poles.Both teams won one game and lost one, but the proof of whose plan is stronger will be revealed in Friday night's pudding.
"We back our plans like they back theirs and we'll just have to wait and see on the day which approach works."It wasn't just about the coming game this weekend; it was a long-term-ish plan and we've stuck by it and we're quite happy with where we are." The two last met during the URC final that the Stormers won to lift their first international franchise trophy in their history in June."It could be anything. It could be them wanting a different group of players to experience Champions Cup rugby and another team in the URC.
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