Why the Stormers' attack needs Dayimani back

THE return of Hacjivah Dayimani could be the panacea the Stormers' ailing attack needs, as the speedy loose forward is tipped for an imminent return to Cape Town after a spell in France.

- LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

THE Stormers could soon have dynamic loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani available and back on the rugby field after he returned from France where he played for Racing92.

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Racing92 confirmed his departure on Wednesday, thanking the South African for his service to the club, saying it was a mutual agreement to terminate his contract early.

A club statement read: "This decision, made for personal reasons, will allow the South African flanker to return to South Africa to be with his family. Having always maintained exemplary conduct towards the club and his teammates, Racing 92 gave its approval to facilitate this early departure."

Dayimani (28) is set for a spectacular comeback at DHL Stadium — the venue where he helped the Stormers secure the inaugural United Rugby Championship (URC) title — and the Cape side might need him more than they realise.

Apart from grappling with a mini lock crisis at the moment, the John Dobson-coached outfit's attack is not firing as it once did. Dayimani played a massive role in the team's transition and counterattacking threat, and his presence could reignite that spark.