Stormers coach John Dobson has dismissed any concerns about Bongi Mbonambi's history with the Sharks, saying the franchise's experience of the hooker has been positive and that they intend to help accelerate his return to match fitness as he targets a place in the Springbok squad for next year's World Cup.
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Stormers back Mbonambi to deliver despite Sharks past
John Dobson says the Stormers have no reservations about Mbonambi's Sharks history and will support his push to be fit for a third World Cup.
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