In his latest Rucking with Rob newsletter, Rob Houwing calls on the Stormers to improve their set-piece standards if they want to challenge for URC honours.
A broad trend in their still-young United Rugby Championship history has been for the Stormers to exhibit trusty, secure scrums and lineouts.
As much as their DNA under John Dobson's fruitful command since inaugural 2021/22 has been characterised by adventure and expressiveness - especially from broken play, anywhere on the park - set-piece solidity has played a key part in their ascent to best SA outfit overall in the three seasons of the event.