John Dobson said the Stormers are preparing for a clash of Test match intensity when they host La Rochelle in Saturday's Champions Cup clash in Cape Town.
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Damian Willemse led the way as the Stormers sealed an emphatic 43-21 victory over Edinburgh while Scarlets clinched a last-gasp 16-13 win over Benetton.