Stormers beat Cardiff to seal URC semi-final spot
The Stormers secured a place in the URC semi-finals with a decisive victory over Cardiff in Cape Town. They scored six tries, overpowering Cardiff, who struggled with discipline and injuries. This match marked the end of the season for Cardiff, who had hoped for a better outcome in their first URC quarter-final appearance.
- ▪Stormers defeated Cardiff 44-21 in the URC quarter-finals.
- ▪The Stormers scored six tries, with contributions from Venter, Mchunu, Zas, and others.
- ▪Cardiff's season ended with this loss, marking their first URC quarter-final appearance.
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Stormers beat Cardiff to seal URC semi-final spotImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Stormers have defeated Cardiff twice in Cape Town in the past 12 monthsByGareth GriffithsBBC Sport WalesPublished18 minutes agoUnited Rugby Championship play-off quarter finalStormers (21) 44Tries: Venter, Mchunu, Zas, Feinberg-Mngomezulu, P de Villiers, Kotze Cons: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 3, Matthee Pen: Matthee 2Cardiff (7) 21Tries: Winnett, Basham, Botham Cons: I Lloyd 3Stormers booked their United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-final play-off place with a six-try victory against Cardiff in Cape Town.John Dobson's side will either face a trip to play Leinster in Dublin or a home tie against fellow South African side Lions next weekend.Tries from hooker Andre-Hugo Venter, prop Ntuthuko Mchunu, wing…
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