The Speedsters, and this is where the Bully boys have helped the Stormers out a bit.

Not a shabby bunch of wingers to boot.

It’s simple Habana needs to capture his form of old, vd Heever needs to find his, but in Aplon and Poolman we have all we need.

 

Gio Giaan Aplon

HEIGHT 175 cm

WEIGHT 78 Kg

BIRTH DATE 6 October 1982 – Age 29

DHL Stormers Vodacom Super Rugby – 2007

Wing

Blistering turn of speed, and great hands Aplon has also played 7’s with great Success. Always perceived to be on the light side, he is never one to shirk his responsibilities, He tackles way above his weight and has a very good technique coupled with bravery and natural timing. He is a versatile backline player, an elusive runner and can spot a gap from a mile. He provides cover at fullback and at wing.

 

Bryan Habana

HEIGHT 180 cm

WEIGHT 94 Kg

BIRTH DATE 12 June 1983 – Age 28

Golden Lions Super Rugby – 2004

Wing

Not much is needed to be said with Habana, apart from he just doesn’t seem to have captured that magic of yesteryear. Having been re-signed by the Stormers at s reputed vast cost, he simply must perform.

 

Daniel Johannes George (Danie) Poolman

HEIGHT 189 cm

WEIGHT 92 Kg

BIRTH DATE 10 March 1989 – Age 22

DHL Stormers Vodacom Super Rugby – 2011

Wing

Paul Roos, Maties and Stormers, a very good wing, both powerful and athletic. He was the top try scorer for the U21 Currie Cup division and is now a regular member of the Stormers 2011 squad.

 

Gerhard Jacobus van den Heever

HEIGHT 190 cm

WEIGHT 94 Kg

BIRTH DATE 13 April 1989 – Age 22

Bulls Super Rugby – 2009

Loose Forward

A recent acquisition from the Blue Bulls, Gerhard joined the Stormers for the 2012 season. Another, who will be hoping to capture his form of a couple of years ago. Only 22, he has plenty in his tank yet.

One Response to Stormers 2012 Super Rugby squad contenders (continued) – Wings

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    I think the reality is that Bryan habana & Gio GifAplontjie will do duty as the wings and Gerhard van den Heever will ride the bench as Wing and fullback cover.

    Gio Aplon also doubles as fullback, and not a shabby fullback at that.

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