The Stormers can look forward to the return of flying wing Seabelo Senatla as the former Blitzbok returns from long-term injury.
Senatla has not played for the Cape-based franchise since September due to a pectoral muscle injury, and he is looking forward to getting back on the field.
“I’m definitely looking forward to getting back on track,” Senatla told the Stormers website.
“The four-month layoff came at an awkward time because I was feeling great.
“The thought of having to start all over again was daunting, but we finally got it done and now I’m fully fit.”
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Senatla said the injury allowed him to spend time with his family, but he was looking forward to getting back on the field with his teammates.
“The timing of the injury allowed for a lot of family time during the December term, which was one of the positive aspects of this setback,” he said.
“I’m happy to be back, I really missed the game, as well as the team.”
His return is timely, with Leolin Zas currently injured and Damian Willemse rested as per Springbok protocols.
“We have a couple of injuries to the back three at the moment, so my return gives the coaches a couple of options,” he explained.
“Us [still] we have a couple of regular season games to try to get back to the form we had last year.
“He’s been a little bit disruptive with injured guys, which makes it difficult to be consistent. With that, it’s a little bit easier to string together a couple of good performances as guys become cohesive and fluid. That kind of gelling allows players to express themselves because you are acting from a place of instinct, and nothing is forced.
“Special things can happen when you step into that space,” he added.
The Stormers return to action this week when they travel to Durban to take on the Sharks in a United Rugby Championship clash.
The start is at 14:00 on Saturday.
