Stormers close in on London Irish star Ben Loader

According to Netwerk24, discussions are well underway to bring London Irish fullback Loader to Cape Town.

Many players from London Irish are currently looking for new destinations after the club was suspended from the English Premiership.

Taking advantage of the unfortunate situation, the Stormers are poised to acquire one of the English club's most exciting talents.

Having narrowly missed out on consecutive Vodacom United Rugby Championship titles, the Cape Town have identified the wing and fullback positions as areas requiring substantial reinforcement during the off-season.

The 24-year-old Loader, who is also capable of playing on the wing, has amassed over 120 appearances for London Irish since his debut in the 2017-18 season.

Loader is among the players from London Irish seeking new opportunities following the club's administration, making his potential signing a significant coup for the Stormers. Standing at an impressive 1.82m and weighing 92kg, he possesses notable talent.

While Loader has represented England at the U20 level, he has yet to earn a senior cap for the national team.