The Stormers’ 94-7 pre-season friendly win over SWD Eagles in George on Friday night came at a big cost, with injuries to scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer and veteran midfielder Juan de Jongh.
While coach John Dobson hailed a great outing - which saw his team score and incredible 14 tries to one (four of them belonging to young wing Suleiman Hartzenberg), he had to take the bitter with the sweet.
What a night at Outeniqua Park. Thanks to SWD Eagles and the people of George who made it a special occasion. #iamastormer #dhldelivers pic.twitter.com/JXNdIaok6v
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Dobson explains of the injuries suffered in the match: “In what was a great occasion and a good performance, the only downside was the injuries.
DHL Stormers XV 94-7 SWD Eagles
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1⃣4⃣ Tries
🏃♂️ Running rugby
🥳 Incredible support in George
👇 Full match report https://t.co/voBpNJF6K6
“Juan de Jong hurt his ankle and it can be anything from a syndesmosis [ligament injury] to a few weeks. It’s not insignificant. And then Stef Ungerer pulled his groing which is a lot more significant. It’s a real blow because a lot of what we’re trying to do is around a game-driver like him. Whether it’s six weeks or three months, I don’t know yet.”
The Stormers face the Sharks in nog ‘n warmup match in George on Friday.
Full-time at Outeniqua Park in George where a DHL Stormers XV ran in 14 tries to claim a 94-7 win against SWD Eagles in a pre-season friendly. Thanks to everyone who came out to watch us tonight, incredible atmosphere. #iamastormer #dhldelivers pic.twitter.com/rx9uA8b6yf
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