Watch VideoURC semi-finals: Five battles to watch as Stormers take on Leinster

Stormers bruiser Evan Roos will have a massive role to play in the URC semi-final against Leinster in Dublin on Saturday evening. Leinster may start as favourites for Saturday’sUnited Rugby Championship (URC)semi-final in Dublin, but theStormershave built a reputation for rising to the occasion in knockout rugby. While the visitors had to navigate several injury setbacks,they still possess enough quality across the park to challengethe defending champions in front of their home supporters at the Aviva Stadium (6.30pm kick-off).

A place in the Grand Final is up for grabs, with both teams looking to book their spot. We look at five individual match-upsthat could have a major influence on the result. This is potentially the biggest contest in the game.

Roos has become the heartbeat of the Stormers pack, bringing physicality, energy and a relentless work ethic around the park. Across from him is Doris, one of the most complete loose forwards in world rugby and the man who often drives Leinster’s standards. Both players are strong ball-carriers and influential at the breakdown.

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Roos will look to generate front-foot ball for the Stormers, while Doris will aim to control possession and keep Leinster moving forward. Whichever No 8 imposes himself physically could go a long way towards giving his side momentum. The battle on the openside flank promises to be fascinating. De Villiers is a key component of the Cape side’s loose trio and has impressed with his defensive work and ability to compete for and turn over possession at the rucks.

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