In our latest transfer rumours and updates, another Springboks star could be Stormers-bound while there is an update on the Fehi Fineanganofo situation.<\/p>\n
Third Springboks star linked to Stormers return<\/p>\n
Springboks powerhouse Damian de Allende could be next on the list of the Stormers\u2019 recruitment drive after he was linked with a return.<\/p>\n
De Allende represented the Cape Town outfit between 2013 and 2019, while he has played overseas for the Kintetsu Liners, Panasonic Wild Knights and Munster.<\/p>\n
He has been with the Wild Knights since 2022, but the centre could join Cheslin Kolbe and Siya Kolisi in returning home, according to Rapport.<\/p>\n
They have claimed that the 34-year-old is potentially looking to head back to the Republic, with a source telling the outlet: \u201cDamian is considering returning to South Africa<\/a> in 2027.\u201d<\/p>\n Although they also stated that talks have yet to begin between the two parties, it would fit with the Stormers\u2019<\/a> recent transfer activity amid the franchise\u2019s Project 2029.<\/p>\n Both Kolbe and Kolisi will add significant experience and quality to the squad when they join ahead of the 2026\/27 campaign, while another high-profile Springbok, Wilco Louw, has also agreed a deal.<\/p>\n De Allende, particularly given his past connections to the Stormers like Kolbe and Kolisi, would represent a similar type of signing to those two.<\/p>\n And it is not just on the field where the Cape Town-based side would benefit with the Boks stars set to help commercially.<\/p>\n \u201cOur sponsors are very excited to see players of Siya and Cheslin\u2019s calibre back in the Stormers squad,\u201d CEO Johan le Roux said.<\/p>\n \u201cThis class of superstars increases the commercial value for our sponsors through the attention they draw from around the world to the Stormers.\u201d<\/p>\n Cheslin Kolbe made huge \u2018financial sacrifices\u2019 to rejoin Stormers after \u2018four false starts\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Eben Etzebeth also linked<\/p>\n There has also been speculation surrounding Eben Etzebeth<\/a>, who is another player that represented the Stormers with distinction for several years.<\/p>\n Etzebeth is currently contracted to the Sharks until June 2027 and the Durban outfit insist that they will not release him before that deal concludes.<\/p>\n \u201cHe can\u2019t sign with anyone else without a release from the Sharks,\u201d a source told Rapport.<\/p>\n Fehi Fineanganofo<\/p>\n