But on Tuesday, Dobson told reporters that Simelane’s debut for the Stormers is nearing and reiterated that when the day arrives, it’ll be just reward for the player’s dedication to the team’s cause and his personal drive for success.
“He’s been outstanding. We are so excited by him,” Dobson said.
“There is so much more to him than we realise. We knew about his sidestepping, but his workrate, the way he gets off the ground, his support lines, his second touches, his backstory, his personality and his desperation to become a Springbok. All of that.
“He is somebody we want to keep here for a while. We’ve been really thrilled with him. He will definitely be involved in the next couple of weeks.”
