Ntuthuko Mchunu's move from the Sharks to the Stormers looks increasingly shrewd. The loosehead — who was stuck behind Ox Nche at Kings Park — has been one of the standout performers in this URC season, scoring three tries in recent weeks and picking up man of the match against Glasgow. Dobson is unambiguous about where he thinks this leads: Mchunu is pushing for Springbok selection and, in Dobson's words, is going to be 'a star for South African rugby for some time to come.' The piece also flags a complication — overseas clubs are circling, and the Stormers know they may struggle to keep him. For Bok selectors, it's a timely reminder that a quality loosehead option has emerged beyond the established pecking order.
Dobson backs Mchunu to force his way into Bok reckoning
Mchunu has been the Stormers' form loosehead this URC season, and Dobson is openly predicting a Springbok future for him — while acknowledging overseas interest that could complicate things.
Dobson: Kolbe returning to win trophies, not to wind down
John Dobson says Cheslin Kolbe has made a major financial sacrifice to return to the Stormers, motivated by winning trophies rather than winding down his career, while warning the franchise is close to its limit on high-profile signings.
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Stormers count injury cost after Cardiff win: Feinberg-Mngomezulu ankle blow threatens semi-final place
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces a serious ankle injury that is likely to rule him out of the Stormers' URC semi-final against Leinster in Dublin, with Ruben van Heerden, Seabelo Senatla and Dan du Plessis also among the injury concerns after Saturday's 44-21 quarter-final win over Cardiff.
Dobson's 2012 gamble on Kolbe, and why the Stormers' homecoming recruits aren't a Sharks repeat
Rich reveals Kolbe nearly quit rugby in 2012 before Dobson's intervention, and uses the Stormers' latest homecoming signings to argue why their model is structurally different from — and smarter than — the Sharks' costly Galactico era.