Josh Adams Aims for Historic Playoff Victory with Cardiff Against Stormers
Josh Adams looks to make history once again as he leads Cardiff into their first play-off fixture against the Stormers in the quarter-finals of the United Rugby Championship (URC) on Saturday at 14:30 BST. Four years ago, he contributed to a landmark victory for Wales in Bloemfontein, and now he aims to replicate that success in Cape Town. Cardiff enters the match as underdogs, similar to the Wales team that triumphed over the Springboks in 2022, a game where Adams scored a pivotal try in the 78th minute. He recalls that moment fondly, stating, "I've been lucky enough to win things with Wales and that is really special," but emphasizes the unique significance of club victories. Adams, a 70-times capped wing, has experienced both international success, including a 2019 Grand Slam and 2021 Six Nations title, and the grind of club rugby, having spent seven seasons at Cardiff after three years in the Premiership with Worcester. As Cardiff seeks to improve their record of two wins in ten URC matches in South Africa, Adams acknowledges the challenges ahead: Physicality of South African teams Emotional intensity of the occasion The need for a collective squad effort from 1 to 23 He emphasizes that luck and performance on the day will be crucial to achieving a historic win against the Stormers, a feat that has eluded them since beating the Sharks in 2024.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-29