John Plumtree’s charges became the first South African team to reach the showpiece of a traditionally European club competition as they fought back to beat Clermont Auvergne 32-31 in London on Saturday. In the second semi-final, Gloucester did enough to hold off Benetton 40-23 at Kingsholm Stadium.
In Gloucester, the hosts quickly took control in the set pieces and jumped into an early lead with tries by fullback Josh Hathaway and hooker Seb Blake. Gianmarco Lucchesi came on at hooker for Treviso at half time and touched down twice. SA playmaker Rhyno Smith also scored a try. Tomas Albornoz kicked eight points.
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