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.
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.