Evan Roos returns to action this Saturday when the Stormers host a Champions Cup clash in Cape Town, with the No 8 eager to get his season underway against a side he knows well.
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Roos set for season debut against familiar opposition in Champions Cup
Evan Roos makes his return from the sidelines as the Stormers prepare for a home Champions Cup fixture in Cape Town on Saturday.
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