Dobson picks star-studded Stormers side for URC derby against Sharks

In the front row, Wilco Louw is set to earn his first Stormers cap since 2020 having rejoined the team from the Bulls, while Deon Fourie provides hooker cover and will sit alongside props Neethling Fouché and Vernon Matongo on the bench.

Lock Adré Smith comes into the starting line-up for the first time this season, while in the loose trio Paul de Villiers makes his return, which sees Siya Kolisi move to blindside flank.“This weekend we also play our first match in the new Men in Black kit, which is a great nod to our past and something which resonates deeply with our fans.”