Munster put an end to Stormers’ 21-game run

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 05: Graham Rowntree, the Lions scrum coach looks on during the British & Irish Lions training session held at the QBE Stadium on June 5, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

By TOM SHEEDY

Stormers ....... 24 Munster .........26
Graham Rowntree’s Munster got their URC knockout hopes and Champions Cup qualification back on track when they ended a 21-match unbeaten run by the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium.
The reigning URC champions salvaged a couple of bonus points with a late try and might have extended their home run if Manie Libbok had returned better than two from six kicks.
But Munster were good value for a win they needed more than their hosts.
Hooker Diarmuid Barron crossed twice for a 12-0 lead but Stormers hit back through tighthead Frans Malherbe whi...

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