Saffa Dragon to tackle Stormers on debut

09/05/2024 13:25

South African speedster Chris Hollis will make his maiden appearance for Dragons as one of five starting XV changes to face the DHL Stormers in Wales on Friday.

The 25-year-old has linked up with the Welsh outfit for the remainder of the Vodacom URC season, and will run out in the No 11 jersey against his compatriots.

Hollis, who can play centre or wing, made the move to Rodney Parade after featuring on the wing for the Stormers in March when the Capetonians beat the Northampton Saints in an exhibition clash in England.

Morgan Lloyd is also in line for a potential bow off the bench while utility back Angus O’Brien is set to earn his 100th cap.

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Dragons boss Dai Flanagan, meanwhile, has warned his charges that the transition game can be their biggest friend or enemy when they face the playoff-chasing Stormers.

"The Stormers transition game is the best I’ve seen," Flanagan told the club’s official website.

"When the game gets loose, they light up. If there’s a loose kick then lookout, if there’s a turnover then lookout, if there’s an opportunity to go from behind the posts then they are going.

"We need to be on it and I'm sure it will be a great spectacle on Friday night for anyone comes to Rodney Parade.

"I've explained to the players this week that transition this week can be our biggest friend or our biggest enemy.

"We like playing off transition too with people like Rio Dyer, Jordan Williams and Chris Hollis. If we can win those transitional battles, we can have a good day."

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