Stormers vs Ulster team news: Muller replaces Roche at inside centre

Stormers vs Ulster team news: Markus Muller will start at inside centre after Jonathan Roche withdrew through injury ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship match in Cape Town.

The Stormers confirmed the change on Friday in an announcement carried by SuperSport. The nature of Roche’s injury was not disclosed.

Stormers vs Ulster team news: Muller joins Nel in midfield

Muller, 19, will partner captain Ruhan Nel, with Yaqeen Ahmed starting at fly-half. SuperSport reported that Muller was included in a 37-player Springbok squad this week, and that he started against Scarlets in the previous round.

Stormers starting XV

Number	Player
15	Damian Willemse
14	Seabelo Senatla
13	Ruhan Nel (captain)
12	Markus Muller
11	Leolin Zas
10	Yaqeen Ahmed
9	Cobus Reinach
8	Evan Roos
7	Louw Nel
6	Paul de Villiers
5	JD Schickerling
4	Adré Smith
3	Wilco Louw
2	Vernon Paulo
1	Ntuthuko Mchunu

Stormers replacements

Bongi Mbonambi, Vernon Matongo, Neethling Fouché, Riley Norton, Connor Evans, Wandile Mlaba, Haashim Pead and Wandisile Simelane.

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Stormers vs Ulster team news: your questions answered

Who replaces Jonathan Roche for the Stormers?

Markus Muller starts at inside centre in place of Roche, who withdrew through injury.

What is wrong with Jonathan Roche?

The nature of Roche’s injury has not been disclosed.

Who captains the Stormers against Ulster?

Ruhan Nel captains the side and starts at outside centre.

Who starts at fly-half for the Stormers?

Yaqeen Ahmed starts at fly-half.