Dillyn Leyds to skipper Stormers

Dillyn Leyds will skipper the Stormers in their warm-up match against South Western Districts. Photo: Bertram Malgas

Dillyn Leyds will skipper the Stormers in their warm-up match against South Western Districts. Photo: Bertram Malgas

Published Feb 3, 2017

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CAPE TOWN – Wing Dillyn Leyds will captain a 30-man Stormers squad in their pre-season friendly against South Western District as they look to build on their good start against the Cheetahs last weekend.

Leyds, who spent most of last season on the sidelines due to injury, will lead a strong Stormers outfit that will feature a number of key players as well as promising youngsters on Saturday at Outeniqua Park in George (kick-off 16:00).

Cheslin Kolbe, Kurt Coleman, Wilco Louw, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Jean-Luc du Plessis, Godlen Masimla, Caylib Oosthuizen, Marcello Sampson, Dan Kriel and SP Marais will all boost the side with Super Rugby experience, while junior WP star Damian Willemse is one of the youngsters who will be looking to make a good impression.

Stormers squad: 

Juarno Augustus, Eital Bredenkamp, David Brits, Jaco Coetzee, Kurt Coleman, Jean-Luc du Plessis, Harlon Klaasen, Cheslin Kolbe, Dan Kriel, Dillyn Leyds (captain), Wilco Louw, Godlen Masimla, SP Marais, Daniel Maree, Dean Muir, Khanyo Ngcukana, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Caylib Oosthuizen, Justin Phillips, Carlu Sadie, Marcello Sampson, JD Schickerling, Marnus Schoeman, Chad Solomon, Reuben Terblanche, Frans van Wyk, EW Viljoen, Cobus Wiese, Damian Willemse, Eduard Zandberg.

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