Ali Vermaak will make his Boland Cavaliers debut against his former Stormers side when the two teams meet on Sunday in their Currie Cup clash. Blitzbok David Brits also returns to the match-day 23.
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Vermaak and Brits boost Boland for Stormers derby
Ex-Stormers prop Ali Vermaak makes his Boland Cavaliers debut against his former side on Sunday, with Blitzbok David Brits also returning to the match 23.
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