Dobson hails never-say-die Vermeulen
There’s a lesson for Evan Roos in the mentality of Springbok veteran Duane Vermeulen, according to Stormers coach John Dobson.
Dobson admits Ulster had Stormers ‘on the ropes’
Coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff have hailed the Stormers’ composure to weather Ulster’s kicking game and hold on for a tense victory on Saturday.
Stormers eager to avoid trench warfare against Ulster
Head coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff want the Stormers to continue playing with X-factor despite the challenge posed by Ulster’s forward-oriented game.
Stormers coach ‘gutted’ for retiring Meihuizen
Stormers lock David Meihuizen’s shock decision to call it a day on his rugby career due to concussion is ‘gutting’ according to head coach John Dobson.
Injury concern for Stormers ahead of Cardiff clash
The Stormers had a near-perfect night out in their nine-try victory over Zebre on Sunday, but Andre-Hugo Venter’s injury has coach John Dobson concerned over their depth at hooker.
SA coaches claim URC refs aren’t rewarding scrum dominance
Sharks coach Sean Everitt and Stormers coach John Dobson have both aired their concerns that their respective teams are not getting a fair reward from northern hemisphere referees for their dominance at scrums and mauls.
Dobson: Nel citing ‘mind-blowing’
Stormers coach John Dobson says he was gobsmacked when he found out that Ruhan Nel had been cited for his tackle on Connacht flyhalf Conor Fitzgerald last week.
Stormers ambushed by Scottish ref
Stormers head coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff both admitted after the loss to Connacht in Galway that the officiating during the match differed markedly from what they were used to in the local South African derbies.
Dobson: Willemse perfect for Galway gale
Stormers head coach John Dobson says Damian Willemse will suit the wet and windy conditions they are expecting to play in when they face Connacht in Ireland on Saturday.
Moerat excited about Stormers future
The Stormers have announced that co-captain and recent Springbok squad member Salmaan Moerat has signed a new deal with the Cape side.
