Stormers veteran to hang up his boots after All Blacks clash
SPOTLIGHT: A Stormers veteran will hang up his boots after the Greatest Rivalry showdown against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Friday.
Director of Rugby John Dobson confirmed that scrumhalf Dewaldt Duvenage will officially make way for the next generation.
The 38-year-old, who is also an assistant coach in the Stormers’ system, will provide cover off the bench against New Zealand.
“I think this will be his last game for the Stormers and what a way to finish,” said Dobson.
“It will be his last game unless we get a run of injuries.
“Imad [Khan] has come through so well, and Cobus [Reinach] is coming back.
“Stefan [Ungerer] is good, and then Ezekiel Ngobeni is coming on really strong.”
Dobson wanted to make it clear that Duvenage’s selection was not a “sentimental” one.
“This will be his last game,” Dobson reiterated.
“The reason we did it is that we have to put out a good team against the Cheetahs in the Currie Cup. I wanted Jean-Luc du Plessis, who is the Currie Cup captain, to play and I wanted Stefan.
“I know it’s miserable for them.
People are thinking I am being sentimental by choosing Dewaldt. The answer is no.
“Stefan and JL were both disappointed – everyone wants to play this game.
“Dewaldt will finish and go and coach. He will be our pathways, Currie Cup and Under-23 attack coach.
“He is a great servant and what a way for him to finish.”
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