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Wallace Sititi withdrew from the game with illness with Anton Segner coming into the team at openside and Peter Lakai moving to the back of the scrum. Ruhan Nel, who made nearly 150 appearances for the Blitzboks between 2014 and 2018, captains the Stormers, while the club’s director of rugby John Dobson said the team are determined to make this a game to remember. “This is history in the making as the DHL Stormers take on New Zealand for the first time and our team is determined to make it one to remember for our fans,” Dobson said. “For a club side to take on an international team ranked second in the world is a massive opportunity and one that every player and management member is looking forward to.” All Blacks v Western Province history Played – 5 All Blacks won – 3 Western Province won – 2 Draws – 0 All Blacks points scored – 69 Western Province points scored – 39 All Blacks v Western Province last five meetings 1976 – All Blacks 11 Western Province 12, Cape Town 1970 – All Blacks 29 Western Province 6, Cape Town 1960 – All Blacks 20 Western Province 8, Cape Town 1949 – All Blacks 6 Western Province 3, Cape Town 1928 – All Blacks 3 Western Province 10, Cape Town All Blacks v Stormers line-ups All Blacks: 1. George Bower, 2. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 3. Pasilio Tosi, 4. Fabian Holland, 5. Patrick Tuipulotu (c), 6. Simon Parker, 7. Anton Segner, 8. Peter Lakai, 9. Cortez Ratima, 10. Beauden Barrett, 11. Rieko Ioane, 12. Anton Lienert-Brown, 13. Billy Proctor, 14. Leroy Carter, 15. Josh Moorby. Bench: 16. Asafo Aumua, 17. Ollie Norris, 18. Siale Lauaki (uncapped) 19. Sam Darry, 20. Ethan Blackadder, 21. Kyle Preston, 22. Josh Jacomb (uncapped), 23. Caleb Clarke Stormers: 1. Vernon Matongo, 2. André-Hugo Venter, 3. Neethling Fouché, 4. Adré Smith, 5. Connor Evans, 6. Deon Fourie, 7. Hacjivah Dayimani, 8. Evan Roos, 9. Imad Khan, 10. Yaqeen Ahmed, 11. Leolin Zas, 12. Jonathan Roche, 13. Ruhan Nel (c), 14. Seabelo Senatla, 15. Warrick Gelant Bench: 16. JJ Kotzé, 17. Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18. Sazi Sandi, 19. Ruan Ackermann, 20. Keke Morabe, 21. Wandile Mlaba, 22. Dewaldt Duvenage, 23. Wandisile Simelane. Form guide (past five matches) All Blacks: Beat Ireland 40-21 Beat Italy 47-17 Beat France 34-32 Beat Wales 52-26 Lost to England 33-19 Stormers: Beat Sharks 36-28 Lost to Boland Kavaliers 41-3 Beat Griquas 25-19 Lost to Leinster 20-11 Beat Cardiff 44-21 All Blacks v Stormers referee England’s Karl Dickson, who will also take charge of the final test of the series in Baltimore, will have the whistle in Cape Town. The All Blacks have a strong record when Dickson referees their games, winning all five times it has happened, including their last victory over the Springboks, which came in September 2025. All Blacks v Stormers TAB odds All Blacks $1.02, Stormers $13.00 All Blacks 1-12 $6.50 All Blacks 13+ $1.14 Draw $51 Stormers 1-12 $15.00 Stormers +13 $51.00 All Blacks v Stormers – how to follow the action For live commentary of the All Blacks’ tour game against Stormers, join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB and iHeartRadio. The Alternative Commentary Collective will also be providing commentary on their iHeartRadio stream. You can watch the game on Sky Sport 1 and it will be livestreaming on Sky Sport Now. You can also find live updates at nzherald.co.nz. Listen to Elliott Smith’s live commentary on Newstalk ZB Sport and iHeartRadio, or join the Alternative Commentary Collective on iHeartRadio and Radio Hauraki.