Scarra Ntubeni thanks Stormers as he prepares to join 100 club

Stormers hooker Scarra Ntubeni is primed to make his a hundredth look for the franchise on Saturday after they welcome the Sharks to Cape Town Stadium for a United Rugby Championship battle.

The 32-year-old has spent over a decade on the franchise and has seen a few of his teammates enter the unique century club.

Stormers centurions embrace Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, Steven Kitshoff, Schalk Burger, Andries Bekker, Jean de Villiers, Peter Grant, Juan de Jong, and Ntubeni’s present teammates Frans Malherbe, Deon Fourie and Brok Harris.

‘100 is quite special’

The milestone Ntubeni will attain on Saturday is a testomony to his longevity and the way far he has are available his profession, which has been ravaged by accidents at occasions.

“There was a bit of emotion yesterday, thinking of all the tough times and all the times I wanted to give up – having seven operations,” Ntubeni stated.

“I’m very fortunate to be able to reach 100. I’m excited…it has taken me a while but I’m excited. To finally be able to get 100 is quite special but the most important thing is performing on the field.”

‘One club player’

Many of these Ntubeni began with on the franchise have left, and others have come again. The hooker is among the final ‘one-club’ gamers in rugby.

Ntubeni stated the Stormers had handled him properly through the years.

“The union has been generous to me; they have looked after me and a few other players from day one. If I were ever to leave Cape Town I would not stay in South Africa,” he stated.

“I don’t think I had the proper opportunity to leave, maybe I did years ago. At the moment I’m happy on the field and off the field with what the Stormers have done for me.”

At 32, Ntubeni is within the twilight of his profession however he’s decided to keep on as lengthy as Stormers coach John Dobson nonetheless wants him.

“If I can get the opportunity, if I’m still needed or getting selected, I will still be motivated,” he stated.