Watch VideoFive things the Stormers must get right in Toulon to seal a Champions Cup quarter-final

The jury is out whether the Stormers should deploy Jurie Matthee (left) as their starting flyhalf ahead of the prolific Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu for a tough Champions Cup encounter against Toulon on Saturday. The Stormers face adefining test of their Champions Cup credentialswhen they take on Toulon on Saturday at the Stade Mayol (4pm kick-off) in the Round of 16. After two frustrating outings at DHL Stadium,where they failed to convert a wealth of scoring chancesin good wins, the Cape side heads to France knowing there is no margin for error.In a hostile knockout environment, missed opportunities will be punished, and their journey in the elite competition could end abruptly.

We look at five key areasthe Stormersmust front up in to stand a chance against the French club rugby giants. This is an area where French teams traditionally take pride, and the Stormers’ pack must provide a stable and disciplined platform. Not just to secure possession, but to apply pressure and play in the right areas of the field.

Winning penalties at scrum time can offer vital territorial gains, penalty goal attempts, and disrupt the rhythm of their opponents. If they can match the physicality and maintain composure under pressure here, it could set the tone for the rest of the contest. Clean ball from set pieces provides the Stormers with a strong platform to launch structured attacks, while the ability to contest possession on opposition throws can create valuable turnover opportunities. It is an area where the Cape side is strong.