Connacht go close but Stormers finish off in style

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 01: Manie Libbok and Damian Willemse of the Stormers celebrate the try of Suleiman Hartzenberg of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Edinburgh at DHL Stadium on October 01, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

By JOHN FALLON

Stormers.......... 43pts
Tries: Libbok 28, 33, Davids 16, de Wet 65, Theunissen 77, Nel 80
Conversions: Libbok 17, 29, 34, 66, 80
Penalties: Libbok 25

Connacht ..........25pts
Tries: Hansen, 13 Oliver 40, Hurley-Langton 59, Ralston 77
Conversions: Carty 60
Penalties: Carty 8
Andy Friend’s five years in charge of Connacht came to a frustrating end in Cape Town when they let the champions off the hook in a fluctuating URC semi-final.
Two tries in the closing minutes gave the Stormers a flattering win in a game where Connacht had the majority of possession but failed to mak...

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