Stormers lose Deon Fourie and Marvin Orie for URC semi-final

With Springbok forwards Deon Fourie and Marvin Orie both ruled out for the must-win clash at DHL Stadium, Willie Engelbrecht will start on the flank and Ben-Jason Dixon comes in at lock

There are three new faces on the replacements bench, with lock Connor Evans, flank Marcel Theunissen and utility back Jean-Luc du Plessis included for the semi-final.

Stormers Head Coach John Dobson said that his team is ready to give their all on Saturday as they look to maintain their status as defending champions.

"We are thrilled to be hosting another semifinal and with another big crowd coming out, we want to repay the incredible support we enjoy with a fitting performance.

"While it is disappointing not to have Deon and Marvin in the team, we have every confidence in the players who have come in, who have all proven their worth for us already this season.

"It will be another great occasion at DHL Stadium and we will be doing everything we can to make our supporters proud," he said.

The match kicks off at 16h00 on Saturday. Gates at DHL Stadium will open at 13h30, with a beer garden and Red Bull DJ playing live.

DHL Stormers: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Angelo Davids, 13 Ruhan Nel, 12 Dan du Plessis, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Hacjivah Dayimani, 6 Willie Engelbrecht, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 Ben-Jason Dixon, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Joseph Dweba, 1 Steven Kitshoff (captain).

Replacements: 16 JJ Kotze, 17 Ali Vermaak, 18 Neethling Fouche, 19 Connor Evans, 20 Marcel Theunissen, 21 Paul de Wet, 22 Jean-Luc du Plessis, 23 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.