The Stormers dominate La Rochelle in the early stages of the #InvestecChampionsCup match, scoring a try and extending their lead. Despite injuries, Stormers face tough competition as La Rochelle fights back in the second half, ultimately winning 22-21 after a missed conversion by Manie Libbok in a close game.
The DHL Stormers capture the key moments of the Champions Cup round of 16 clash against La Rochelle at Cape Town on Saturday from the view of skipper Salmaan Moerat. https://t.co/Ts0yoxQs9Q
💔 Heart-break for the Stormers as La Rochelle clinch a win. 👇 Read our takeaways below. #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/F7RwllXGDO
⛈️⚪️ Manie Libbok misses late match-winner as La Rochelle progress. ✍️ Read the #STOvSR match report from the #InvestecChampionsCup. https://t.co/AKn3zkLljw
Stormers were one kick away from knocking out the reigning champs La Rochelle at the death! But very windy conditions denied Manie Libbok, ending the game 21-22 to La Rochelle. https://t.co/QOol7ZGa0R
La Rochelle scored 22 second-half points to come from behind and beat the DHL Stormers in the Champions Cup round of 16 in Cape Town on Saturday. https://t.co/HsP8Lq3QFU
⚪️ LA ROCHELLE SURVIVE ALMIGHTY SCARE AT STORMERS! #STOvSR #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/VBlSndQXrf
FT: ⛈️ STORMERS 21 - 22 LA ROCHELLE 🟡⚫️ LA ROCHELLE SURVIVE! Manie Libbok can’t repeat his heroics as he misses the game winning conversion after the siren. Wow. The bid for three straight titles is still on. #InvestecChampionsCup
Some incredibly bad luck for the Stormers with injuries but playing against La Rochelle is brutal. They just beat teams into submission.
La Rochelle starting to warm into the contest now… #InvestecChampionsCup
🏉The Stormers get off to an emphatic start against the defending #ChampionsCup champions https://t.co/GZsBfgpHsJ
La Rochelle trail Stormers at half time #championscup https://t.co/yFDFHMlV5X
"THAT WAS BRILLIANT" .@THESTORMERS grab the first try of the game extending their lead on La Rochelle 😎🏉 #STOvSR | #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/huempZLQnx
Super try from the Stormers. La Rochelle can't live with the speed of the game at the moment.
The Stormers are ripping La Rochelle apart. Lots of individuals falling off tackles… #InvestecChampionsCup
Stormers all over La Rochelle in the opening stages. #InvestecChampionsCup