The Stormers have recently looked to be finding some rhythm to their play, and they will be hoping to maintain that momentum against an Edinburgh side that will be smarting after a heavy URC loss to the Lions last weekend.
A big test in facts awaits all four of South Africa’s United Rugby Championship franchises as they all play abroad this weekend for the first time this season in a round that could boost their confidence immensely if they come away with the desired results.
Edinburgh v Stormers
Date: Saturday, 12 October
Venue: Hive Stadium, Edinburgh
SA Time: 18h15
Referee: Ben Whitehouse
TV: SuperSport
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Edinburgh are back home after a two-week tour to South Africa, and this will fuel their motivation to earn their first win of the season, especially after going down by only two points against Leinster at home in their season-opener.
The Stormers, in turn, will be expecting a tougher encounter this week after having to show immense patience to beat Zebre Parma last week, and they will have the extra motivation of finishing off their tour on a high note, especially since points away from home have proven to be invaluable in the last few seasons.
Interestingly, Edinburgh have scored only eight more points than the Cape side with an extra game to their name, but the visitors will bank heavily on their effective defence to give them an edge with 68 points fewer conceded in the competition.
Adding to this, they have never suffered a defeat against Edinburgh in the competition, with the Stormers winning the last three matches between them and playing to a 20-20 draw back in 2021.
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