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Springboks trio commit to Stormers
By Peter Thompson
South Africa trio Steven Kitshoff, Siya Kolisi and Damian de Allende have committed to Stormers until the end of the 2019 Super Rugby season.
Prop Kitshoff opted to end a two-year spell in the Top 14 with Bordeaux Begles to return to Stormers and has signed a two-year contract.
Springboks flanker Kolisi and centre De Allende have extended their stays with the Cape Town franchise for another two years.
Stormers director of rugby Gert Smal said: "We have a strong group of senior players that will take us forward in the next few years and provide crucial guidance for the young talent we have coming through the ranks all the time."
Western Province Rugby Group CEO Paul Zacks added: "These players are already established seniors despite their relatively young age and having them on board for the next two years is a massive boost for us.
"I look forward to seeing all three players take their careers to the next level at Newlands."
Bongi Mbonambi, Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit have also signed new deals with Stormers until 2019.
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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