Stormers vs Sunwolves Match Preview


2017 Super Rugby

Stormers vs Sunwolves

DHL Newlands Cape Town, South Africa
Saturday, 8 July, 2017
Kick-off is at 19h30

Stormers will host Sunwolves in the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby match at the DHL Newlands on Saturday. Stormers defeated Cheetahs 40-34 in their previous Super Rugby match which was played at the Vodacom Park Stadium last weekend. As a result, the Cape Town-based side returned to winning ways as they had lost to Sharks in their previous Super Rugby match. Meanwhile, Sunwolves were thumped 94-7 by Golden Lions in their previous Super Rugby match at the Ellis Park Stadium last weekend. The defeat extended the Japanese side's losing streak in the Super Rugby to seven matches. The last time Sunwolves won a match in this competition was in April 2017 where they defeated Blue Bulls 21-20 at home. Stormers and Sunwolves have met three times in the Super Rugby. The former have dominated winning two matches.

Head-to-Head

Stormers - 2
Sunwolves - 0
Draws - 1

Form Guide (Last five Super Rugby games)

Stormers - L,L,W,L,W
Sunwolves - L,L,L,L,L

Stormers vs Sunwolves - Key Stats

2016 - The first meeting between Stormers and Sunwolves took place in 2016 with the former winning 46-19 in Cape Town.
17 - Stormers and Sunwolves drew 17-17 in Singapore last year.
107 - Stormers have scored 107 points against Sunwolves.
67 - Sunwolves have scored 67 points against Stormers.

 

Published: 07/07/2017