Ruben van Heerden - 50th cap

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The United Rugby Championship resumes on the weekend and the race to the playoffs will start heating up.
The Stormers will want to use this opportunity to move into the top eight and secure their spot in the knockout rounds.
They are quietly confident as they will be enjoying four home games on the bounce in Cape Town.
It starts for the Stormers on Saturday against the Irish team from Galway, Connacht.
The lock, Ruben van Heerden, who will play in his 50th match for the Stormers said it’s a must-win game.
18 Apr 2025 5AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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