Heading to Cape Town for the Stormers v Sharks URC derby? The forecast looks excellent. Kick-off is at 16:00 on Saturday, 10 October.
Kolisi Faces His Old Team
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will line up against his former team-mates. He left the Sharks in July 2026 after almost two years, having rejoined them in September 2024 following a spell at French side Racing 92. He had also played for the Sharks earlier, from February 2021 to late 2023. He is now back with the Stormers in Cape Town, and has said the move was about prioritising time with his family.
Form Guide
The Sharks have beaten the Ospreys and Leinster in their two URC matches so far this season. The Stormers beat Connacht in Week 1 but lost narrowly to Edinburgh last weekend.
Match-Day Weather in Cape Town
Expect a sunny afternoon in the Mother City:
- Temperature: 21 to 26°C
- Wind: 17 km/h, with gusts up to 35 km/h
- Chance of rain: 0% (0.0 mm)
- Cloud cover: 5%
Tips for Spectators
- Wear sun protection: sunscreen and a hat.
- Stay hydrated in the warm conditions.
- Arrive early to beat the queues before the 16:00 kick-off.
Team Line-ups
Stormers: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Ruhan Nel (captain), 12 Jonathan Roche, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Hacjivah Dayimani, 7 Siya Kolisi, 6 Paul de Villiers, 5 JD Schickerling, 4 Adré Smith, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 André-Hugo Venter, 1 Ntuthuko Mchunu
Replacements: 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Vernon Matongo, 18 Neethling Fouché, 19 Riley Norton, 20 Connor Evans, 21 Evan Roos, 22 Haashim Pead, 23 Wandisile Simelane
Sharks: 15 Zekhethelo Siyaya, 14 Edwill van der Merwe, 13 Jurenzo Julius, 12 Andre Esterhuizen (captain), 11 Ethan Hooker, 10 Vusi Moyo, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi, 7 Manu Tshituka, 6 Matt Romao, 5 Darrien Landsberg, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Eduan Swart, 1 Ox Nche
Replacements: 16 Esethu Mnebelele, 17 Cameron Dawson, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Jason Jenkins, 20 Stephan Lewies, 21 Nick Hatton, 22 Ivan van Zyl, 23 Gianni Lombard
Match officials: Referee Morné Ferreira, assistant referees Griffin Colby and Stephan Geldenhuys, TMO Quinton Immelman.
