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Lions

33 - 35

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rabz Maxwane bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

80'

Conversion

Sanele Nohamba has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Lions is finished off by Francke Horn

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Francke Horn bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Morne van den Berg is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Willem Alberts bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

78'

Conversion

Sanele Nohamba has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Morne van den Berg leads to a try for Lions

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Morne van den Berg took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Richard Kriel took full advantage.

69'

Stormers make a substitution with Ben-Jason Dixon coming on.

69'

Stormers make a substitution with Gary Porter coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Henco van Wyk took full advantage.

68'

Stormers make a substitution with Gary Porter coming on.

66'

Stormers make a substitution with Ben-Jason Dixon coming off.

66'

Lions sub Morne van den Berg comes onto the field.

64'

Jordan Hendrikse departs for Lions.

64'

Jordan Hendrikse hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

62'

Try

The Lions pack has powered over for Ruan Venter to score the try.

61'

Ben Loader comes on for Stormers.

59'

Angelo Davids leaves the field.

59'

Willie Engelbrecht comes on for Stormers.

58'

Marcel Theunissen leaves the field.

58'

Brok Harris comes on for Stormers.

55'

Neethling Fouche leaves the field.

55'

Andre-Hugo Venter comes on for Stormers.

55'

Joseph Dweba leaves the field.

55'

Paul de Wet comes on for Stormers.

55'

Herschel Jantjies leaves the field.

55'

Morgan Naude comes on for Lions.

55'

Corne Fourie leaves the field.

55'

Jaco Visagie comes on for Lions.

55'

PJ Botha leaves the field.

55'

Willem Alberts comes on.

54'

Ruben Schoeman comes off.

54'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye comes on.

54'

Ruan Dreyer comes off.

54'

Penalty Goal

Sacha Mngomezulu does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

54'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse adds the two points for Lions.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Lions leads to a try for Henco van Wyk.

45'

Henco van Wyk makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Richard Kriel is finished off with a try.

45'

Lions make a substitution with Henco van Wyk coming on.

43'

Lions make a substitution with Manuel Rass coming off.

43'

Lions make a substitution with Ruan Venter coming on.

43'

Lions make a substitution with Sibusiso Sangweni coming off.

43'

The left post denies Clayton Blommetjies from adding the extras.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Stormers is finished off by Sacha Mngomezulu, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Stormers has led to Sacha Mngomezulu being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Warrick Gelant played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Clayton Blommetjies does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Herschel Jantjies as they score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Stormers has led to Herschel Jantjies being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Stormers has led to Sacha Mngomezulu being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Clayton Blommetjies does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Joseph Dweba scores from close range.

33'

Hacjivah Dayimani comes on.

26'

Salmaan Moerat comes off.

26'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Lizo Gqoboka getting some game time.

24'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Kwenzo Blose being replaced.

24'

Penalty Goal

Clayton Blommetjies does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marcel Theunissen bursts through to advance the Stormers attack.

18'

Penalty Goal

Sacha Mngomezulu does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Conversion

Clayton Blommetjies has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Sacha Mngomezulu

The defensive line has been broken as Sacha Mngomezulu goes through the gap.

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

Try

Lions are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with PJ Botha touching down.

That's a great try assist by Sanele Nohamba.

The defensive line has been broken as Francke Horn goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Stormers 
  
 United Rugby Championship - Round 1 
  
 Sat 21st October 2023, 10:05am EDT 
  
 Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Stormers win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

81%

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nohamba

33 - 35

79'

Horn

31 - 35

78'

Nohamba

26 - 35

72'

van den Berg

24 - 35

71'

Venter

19 - 35

61'

Mngomezulu

54'

14 - 35

Hendrikse

14 - 32

45'

van Wyk

12 - 32

45'

Mngomezulu

41'

7 - 32

Half Time

Blommetjies

38'

7 - 27

Jantjies

37'

7 - 25

Blommetjies

34'

7 - 20

Dweba

33'

7 - 18

Blommetjies

20'

7 - 13

Mngomezulu

17'

7 - 10

Blommetjies

7 - 7

Mngomezulu

7 - 5

Hendrikse

7 - 0

Botha

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

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Defence Profile

Lions

Stormers

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

57%

3-6 secs

27%

26%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Other Fixtures

32 - 18

18 - 49

35 - 10

27 - 22

34 - 24

47 - 32

30 - 33

19 - 22

14 - 0

29 - 20

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