Stormers forward BJ Dixon is fit and available for selection ahead of the team’s opening match of the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign. The news provides a significant boost to the squad as they finalise their preparations for the new season.
Dixon had been managing a fitness concern in the lead-up to the start of the tournament, raising questions over his availability for the opening fixture. Medical staff confirmed on 23 September 2026 that the player has cleared all necessary protocols to return to competitive action.
Dixon has cleared all medical protocols and is back in full training with the squad.
A representative from the Stormers coaching staff confirmed the update following a training session in Bellville. While the coaching staff has not yet finalised the starting XV, the return of a key forward to the training pitch allows for greater tactical flexibility as the team prepares for the upcoming round of fixtures.
The specific nature of the injury that sidelined Dixon remains undisclosed by the team. The Stormers, who are based in Cape Town, view the inclusion of established forwards as critical for their performance in the early stages of the URC, a competition that commands significant interest from rugby supporters across the Western Cape.
The team’s ability to field their preferred tactical setup will be tested as they open their campaign. As of today, the final team selection for the opening match has not been confirmed.
I will check in with the Stormers media department again on Thursday morning to see if the final squad has been announced.