Siya is one of one
Siya Kolisi is back for the Stormers, and his leadership, presence and ability to connect with people are exactly why he remains such a unique figure in South African rugby.
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.
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.
Kolbe took pay cut to force Stormers return after four failed attempts
Cheslin Kolbe accepted a significant pay cut to rejoin the Stormers for 2026/27, with coach John Dobson confirming the deal came after four previous failed attempts and that Kolbe turned down far more lucrative options to return to Cape Town.
Kolbe made financial sacrifices to seal Stormers return after four failed attempts — Dobson
John Dobson says Cheslin Kolbe took a significant financial cut to rejoin the Stormers for 2026/27, dismissing suggestions it is a Galactico or retirement signing and insisting Kolbe is driven by the desire to win trophies in Cape Town.
How Kolbe, Kolisi and Louw reshape the Stormers' 2026/27 lineup
Planet Rugby projects the Stormers' 2026/27 starting lineup following the Kolbe, Kolisi, and Louw signings — a backline built for attacking flair around Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Willemse, with a power-focused pack that could get even stronger if Lavanini arrives.