Forward power key as Stormers take aim at Munster

THE Stormers will need to lean heavily on their tried-and-trusted forward dominance when they face Munster in a highly anticipated United Rugby Championship (URC) clash this weekend.

- LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

With both sides unbeaten so far in the competition, the meeting at Thomond Park tomorrow promises to be one of the defining fixtures of the early season.

For the Cape side, the message is clear: follow the blueprint that has driven their success in the URC this season and mirror the forwards-driven approach the Springboks used so effectively against Ireland in last weekend’s Test match.

The Bok pack strangled the Irish through set-piece dominance, physicality at the breakdown and pressure in defence — elements the Stormers can replicate.

Their scrum has been one of the most dominant platforms in the competition, consistently getting penalties and momentum.