Stormers close in on URC playoffs with vital away win over Connacht

18 May

Herman Mostert

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Stormers winger Suleiman Hartzenberg is tackled by Connacht centre David Hawkshaw during the URC clash at Dexcom Stadium in Galway on 18 May 2024. (Michael P Ryan/Gallo Images)

The Stormers took a giant step towards the URC playoffs after a nervy 16-12 win over Irish side Connacht in Galway on Saturday evening.

It may not have been a "giant" performance by the Capetonians, who were ill-disciplined for large parts against a plucky Connacht outfit.

The Stormers conceded 11 penalties (Connacht conceded 8) and at one stage this threatened to spoil the evening for John Dobson's charges.

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