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    Stormers Stumble in Glasgow: Dobson Faces Hard Truths After URC Defeat

    MosesBy MosesJune 2, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Stormers Stumble in Glasgow: Dobson Faces Hard Truths After URC Defeat

     

    Friday night in Glasgow was more than just a game—it was a reality check for the DHL Stormers and their head coach, John Dobson.

     

    The 36–18 defeat to Glasgow Warriors in the URC quarter-final wasn’t just a scoreboard failure. It exposed deep-rooted issues in team cohesion, planning, and execution—issues that Dobson, to his credit, didn’t try to sugarcoat.

     

    What made the post-match press conference particularly striking wasn’t just the disappointment, but the dynamic between Dobson and the Cape Town media. Journalists seemed almost desperate to ease the pain, praising the scrum, the effort, the character. But Dobson wasn’t having it. He didn’t need consolation; he needed reflection. And he delivered it with the honesty that has endeared him to fans and media alike.

     

    From the outside, it’s easy to point fingers. Perhaps the biggest gamble was Dobson’s decision to rest key players for the final regular-season match against Cardiff. Three weeks without match sharpness showed. Players like Evan Roos and Andre-Hugo Venter underperformed in crucial moments. Combinations looked rusty. And while the scrum held its own, the Stormers’ gainline struggles and disconnected defensive structures cost them dearly.

     

    The most revealing moment came when Dobson acknowledged that the selection gamble may have backfired. There was no hiding behind injuries, suspensions, or travel fatigue. This wasn’t about bad luck. It was about being out-thought, out-coached, and—arguably—out-selected.

     

    Yes, the Stormers have depth. Yes, they have X-factor players. But throwing talent on the field without clarity in roles and rhythm in combinations isn’t a winning strategy—especially not in a hostile away environment.

     

    Dobson doesn’t need hollow praise. What he and the Stormers need is a sharper edge and a clear plan to avoid similar collapses. It’s not about throwing everything away. It’s about building smarter, not just harder.

     

    And if they can do that, nights like Scotstoun may become painful but necessary steps toward real greatness.

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