Stormers Triumph Over 14-men Lions In Tense Urc Clash

The Stormers looked like they were trying their best to throw away a win against the 14-men of the Lions in Cape Town on Saturday, but a late try sealed a needed 29-10 victory in the DHL Stadium.

After scoring their bonus-point try in the 49th minute and building up a 22-5 lead, it looked like the game was dead and buried with the home side well on their way to a first United Rugby Championship URC win in three games.

But, the visitors had other plans and despite being down a player after a dangerous cleanout red card to lock Ruben Schoeman, they fought until the very end to keep the Cape sides defence honest.

For most of the 80 minutes, the Stormers defended like Trojans, but they also had plenty of lapses in concentration, coupled with missed tackles that allowed the Lions to stay on the front foot.

It took a 76th minute-try by reserve tighthead prop Neethling Fouche to eventually seal the game for the Cape side after some good buildup play by fullback Warrick Gelant and outside centre Ruhan Nel.