Feinberg-Mngomezulu Benched as Springbok Returns to Stormers Lineup
The Stormers have reshuffled their side for the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 trip to Toulon. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been moved to the bench. Cobus Reinach returns from injury to take the scrumhalf role.
Halfback change and replacements
Jurie Matthee starts at fly-half and pairs with Reinach at nine. The matchday bench includes Imad Khan, Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Wandisile Simelane. The move leaves Feinberg-Mngomezulu benched, while a Springbok returns to the Stormers lineup.
Starting XV and bench
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| 15 | Warrick Gelant |
| 14 | Damian Willemse |
| 13 | Ruhan Nel (captain) |
| 12 | Dan du Plessis |
| 11 | Leolin Zas |
| 10 | Jurie Matthee |
| 9 | Cobus Reinach |
| 8 | Evan Roos |
| 7 | Hacjivah Dayimani |
| 6 | Paul de Villiers |
| 5 | Connor Evans |
| 4 | Adré Smith |
| 3 | Neethling Fouché |
| 2 | André-Hugo Venter |
| 1 | Oli Kebble |
| Replacements | Deon Fourie, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Zachary Porthen, JD Schickerling, Marcel Theunissen, Imad Khan, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Wandisile Simelane |
Front row and engine room
Neethling Fouché and Oli Kebble earn starting promotion. Both impressed with strong second-half displays against Edinburgh last weekend. Deon Fourie is named as hooker cover for André-Hugo Venter.
Fourie previously provided similar cover in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. Connor Evans pairs with Adré Smith in the second row. Ben-Jason Dixon is absent because of concussion.
Dayimani returns and bench strength
Hacjivah Dayimani starts for the first time since his return from Racing 92. The bench features powerful options such as Ntuthuko Mchunu and Marcel Theunissen. That depth could prove important late in the game.
Match context and coach view
The Round of 16 tie will be played at Stade Félix Mayol in Toulon on Saturday. Director of rugby John Dobson warned of a full-blooded contest. He noted the unique atmosphere at the French venue and said the side was selected to meet the game’s physical demands.
Earlier this season, Feinberg-Mngomezulu received a yellow card during an Investec Champions Cup fixture on January 17, 2026. That incident occurred in Cape Town against Leicester Tigers. Filmogaz.com provided the team announcement and match details.
