Aaah, the scrummies. Those sniping, yapping little chuahuas amongst the pack of hounds. Potential here? I think so.

Bolla in from the cold, how much game time will he get? His fitness was AC’s concern, but looking at him so far, he’s looking good to go. With Duvenage (when fit), Schreuder, Groom, and young Schroeder learning his trade, where Bolla fits in, I don’t know.

Johannes Haindly Joseph (Bolla) Conradie

HEIGHT 170 cm

WEIGHT 76 Kg

BIRTH DATE 24 February 1978 – Age 33

DHL Stormers Vodacom Super Rugby – 2002

Scrum-half

With 18 caps for South Africa, 73 for Stormers and WP alike, Bolla comes in from the cold. AC’s feeling at the end of last year said that they would be monitoring his fitness. A while since he has played for the Stormers regularly (2007 to be precise), he had a good outing with them in their first outing this year against the Cavaliers. A bit long in the tooth now, he will be the back up at best.

Dewaldt Otto Duvenage

HEIGHT 173 cm

WEIGHT 78 Kg

BIRTH DATE 22 May 1988 – Age 23

DHL Stormers Vodacom Super Rugby – 2009

Scrum-half

Still on the injured list, Duvenage will, when he makes it back, be the No.1 scrummie. One of the best in the country, he won the back line player of the year at the WP annual awards last year. Duvenage is one of the most underrated and well-rounded scrum-halves in South Africa, giving a crisp service from the base, and has very good vision and awarness. A very good tactical kicker, as well as an accomplished place kicker when called upon. At only 23, Dewald is the senior scrummy, currently on the injured list, he will take over the staring berth when he returns

Nic Groom

HEIGHT 171 cm

WEIGHT 93 Kg

BIRTH DATE 21 February 1990- Age 21

DHL Stormers Vodacom Super Rugby – 2011

Scrum-half

In 3 seasons this pocket rocket went from schoolboy to the Stormers in 2011. A youngster with with a lightening pass and accuracy out of hand, Nic is also strong in defence. He has the potential as a leader of the future, a youngster with a level head and remarkable vision. One for the future.

Louis Schreuder

HEIGHT 184 cm

WEIGHT 82 Kg

BIRTH DATE 25 April 1990 – Age 21

DHL Stormers Vodacom Super Rugby – 2011

Scrum-half

As with Nic Groom, Louis Schreuder has made the rise to Stormers level very quickly. A very talented rugby player who is quick to the break down, and a good service, if, but for a second step sometimes that does slow him down, he has represented SA at the IRB U21 World Cupand has huge ability, and a great boot. Again a good visionary and reader of the game, and a leader for the future.

Ricky Darryl Schroeder

HEIGHT 168 cm

WEIGHT 77 Kg

BIRTH DATE 5 January 1991 – Age 20

DHL Western Province – Vodacom Cup – 2011

Scrum-half

Another product of Paul Roos Gymnasium, Schroeder has risen through the ranks, playing Craven week in 2009, 2010, WP U19 in 2011 rising to WP in the Vodacom Cup. The young half back will gain invaluable experience by being in the squad.