Stormers blow Hurricanes away but lose Kolisi to injury


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 02 Feb 2020

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League - Champions League - Group E - Liverpool v Napoli - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - November 27, 2019 South African rugby international Siya Kolisi on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa’s Stormers got their Super Rugby season off to an impressive start with a 27-0 bonus-point victory over the Wellington Hurricanes at Newlands, but will be sweating over the fitness of Siya Kolisi who was forced off in the first half.

The Springbok World Cup-winning captain was hit by a late tackle from Hurricanes hooker Ricky Riccitelli and injured his knee, limping out of the contest.

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