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

Stormers winger Suleiman Hartzenberg is tackled by Connacht centre David Hawkshaw during the URC clash at Dexcom Stadium in Galway on 18 May 2024.

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 and at one stage this threatened to spoil the evening for John Dobson's charges.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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