Stormers get duo back ahead of Sharks clash

INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers have two players back in their squad ahead of their clash against the Sharks at Newlands.

Stormers hooker Siyabonga Ntubeni and lock John Schickerling will be available for selection.

Both players featured for Western Province in the National Rugby Challenge on Sunday on their return from injury.

Scrumhalf Justin Phillips is battling a rib injury and will be assessed in the week to determine if he is fit to play.

The Stormers will also be without fullback Sarel Marais, who has a quad injury, as well as lock Eben Etzebeth who continues to recover from a back and nerve injury.

The other players on the long-term injury list are Jaco Coetzee (repeated concussion), Seabelo Senatla (groin) and Daniel du Plessis (knee), with their return to be determined by how their recovery progresses.

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