The DHL Stormers secured their place in the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 with a hard-fought 39–26 bonus-point victory over Leicester Tigers at the DHL Stadium on Saturday.
Match Summary
- The Blitz: The Stormers began with high-octane intensity, crossing the whitewash twice to lead 12–0 within the first 12 minutes.
- The Fightback: Leicester Tigers exploited defensive lapses midway through the first half. Tries from George Pearson and Will Wand saw the visitors surge ahead 14–12 by the 25th minute. First Half ended 15- 14 in favour of Stormers.
- The Surge: After heading into the break with a narrow 15–14 lead, the Stormers’ bench impact and the playmaking of captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu proved decisive. They outscored Leicester in the second half to secure the win and the crucial try-scoring bonus point.
Standings & Performance
- Man of the Match: Stormers center Jonathan Roche was standout, earning high praise for his creative play and defensive work. Other notable performances came from No. 8 Evan Roos and flyhalf Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
- Pool 3 Standings:
- Leinster: 14 pts (Top, pending final round results)
- Harlequins: 11 pts
- DHL Stormers: 14 pts
- Stade Rochelais: 6 pts
- Leicester Tigers: 5 pts
