Frans Malherbe expected to return

After a long time on the sideline, Stormers prop Frans Malherbe looks set to return to action for his side’s clash against the Sharks on Saturday, in Durban.

The Bok prop, who had been struggling with a neck injury, is “good to go” says Stormers assistant Paul Feeney. And his return will add necessary grunt alongside teammate Wilco Louw

Dan Kriel, JJ Engelbrecht and Dewaldt Duvenage are among other players expected to be ready for Saturday’s match. Flyhalf Jean-Luc Du Preez is expected to to feature for Western Province in this weekend’s SuperSport Challenge game against the EP Elephants in Port Elizabeth.