Stormers sign agreement with MLR club
SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers signed an agreement with a Major League Rugby outfit that will do their pre-season training with the Cape Town-based side.
The Seattle Seawolves will travel to South Africa this pre-season to train with the Stormers as part of preparations for the 2026 MLR season.
The Seawolves’ playing roster includes former Stormer and Lions centre Dan Kriel.
Fellow South Africans include Dewald Donald, Divan Rossouw, Duncan Matthews, Eduard Fouché, JP Smith, Kerron van Vuuren, Malembe Mpofu, Njabulo Gumede, Rhyno Herbst, Riekert Hattingh and Canadian international Dewald Kotze.
The training block in Cape Town will place the Seawolves in a high-performance environment against one of the top professional clubs in the world, the club statement read.
Sessions will focus on conditioning, skill execution, tactical clarity, and strengthening team cohesion ahead of kick-off.
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It’s official ✍️
Directors of Rugby and Head Coaches Allen Clarke and John Dobson have formally signed the agreement, confirming the #Seawolves preseason training tour with the @THESTORMERS in Cape Town, South Africa. pic.twitter.com/EVwOqKqg2b
— Seattle Seawolves Rugby (@SeawolvesRugby) February 19, 2026
Head Coach Allen Clarke emphasised the purpose behind the tour.
“So that we return home tougher, sharper, ready to perform at our best in front of you.”
The Stormers compete in one of the most demanding professional competitions in the sport and are known for their physicality, pace, and technical precision.
Working alongside their coaching staff and players will expose the Seawolves to new systems, standards, and preparation methods as the club continues to elevate its performance.
Beyond the work on the pitch, the tour will deepen connections within the squad. Time spent training, travelling, and competing together strengthens culture and prepares the group for the demands of a long season.
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