Watch Video‘We believe we can win it’: Stormers embrace Leinster challenge in URC semi-final

The Stormers will look for some magic from fullback Damian Willemse on the attack in the absence of flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in their URC semi-final against Leinster on Saturday evening in Dublin. TheStormersalways had the ambition to face a full-strength Leinster side at the Aviva Stadium in theUnited Rugby Championship (URC). On Saturday, their wish will be granted when they come up against the defending champions in Dublin’s rugby cathedral (6.30pm kick-off).

While the hosts have selected a near full-strength team loaded with Ireland internationals,the Stormers are without at least five key playersfor the knockout duel. Despite the setbacks from a“costly” quarter-final against Cardiff in Cape Town, they had no problem motivating the players for what is to come on Saturday evening, according to director of rugby John Dobson. The URC-winning coach believes they left no stone unturned to ensure they put up a fight against Leinster.

“The team decided early on that this is something we are going to go for, well, more than go for. We believe we can win it,” Dobson said regarding the semi-final. “We are playing against one of the best club teams in the world, and we always said we want to play a full-strength Leinster at the Aviva at some stage to see where we are, and that happens tomorrow (Saturday).