The Stormers had a slow start to their URC match against the Glasgow Warriors, however, they did end the match in style scoring four tries to the one of their visitors to earn a full bag of five log points for their efforts. The Stormers' win of 32-07 saw them moving momentarily into the second spot on the Combined URC log.
The Stormers dominated the first quarter of the match, however, due to great work by the visitors the Stormers could not score any points. Glasgow Warriors started to take control after their first try and the Stormers could only wrestle their way back into the game during the last ten minutes of the half. The Stormers scored a converted penalty as well as two converted penalties in the last ten minutes of the half to lead 13-07 at the break.
A brilliant ten minutes by the Stormers in which they scored two tries to extend their lead to 25-07 secure the much-needed win. However, the Stormers struggled during the last twenty minutes of the match to score the much-needed bonuspoint try, which was only achieved after some great work by Evan Roos who went over with only seconds left on the clock to secure a 32-07 win.
18:52 Jack Dempsey scored Glasgow Warriors' first try of the match after applying pressure on the Stormers' tryline for several minutes. (00-07)
20:00 The Stormers played most of the rugby in the first quarter, however, missing Deon Fourie on the ground the Warriors dominated and secured several turnovers with the Stormers on the attack. The Warriors scored their first point with only their second visit to the Stormers 22.
30:50 Manie Libbok opened the Stormers' account with a converted penalty. (03-07)
34:53 A brilliant pass by Damian Willemse put Rikus Pretorius in the gap to score the Stormers' first try. (10-07)
38:57 Manie Libbok converted his second penalty for the Stormers. (13-07)
40:00 The Stormers dominated the first quarter of the match, however, due to great work by the visitors the Stormers could no score any points. Glasgow Warriors started to take control after their first try and the Stormers could only wrestle their way back into the game during the last ten minutes of the half. The Stormers scored a converted penalty as well as two converted penalties in the last ten minutes of the half to lead 13-07 at the break.
52:09 An aimless kick of the Warriors was collected Warrick Gelant passed to Hacjivah Dayimani who released Hershel Jantjies to score the Stormers' second try after a 30m run. (18-07)
55:16 Once again, soft hands by Hacjivah Dayimani releases Leolin Zas to score the Stormers' third try. (25-07)
60:00 Glasgow Warriors started the second half with intent, however, it was the Stormers who sped up play and scored two tries during the last ten minutes of the third quarter.
68:46 Josh McKay (Glasgow Warriors) was shown a yellow card.
79:54 Evan Roos scored the Stormers' fourth and bonus point try after a bullocking run. (32-07)
Scorers:
DHL Stormers: Tries: Rickus Pretorius, Herschell Jantjies, Leolin Zas, Evan Roos. Conversions: Manie Libbok (3). Penalties: Manie Libbok (2).
Glasgow Warriors: Try: Jack Dempsey. Conversion: Ross Thompson.
Teams:
DHL Stormers: 15. Damian Willemse, 14. Seabelo Senatla, 13. Ruhan Nel, 12. Rikus Pretorius, 11. Leolin Zas, 10. Manie Libbok, 9. Herschel Jantjies, 8. Evan Roos, 7. Hacjivah Dayimani, 6. Junior Pokomela, 5. Marvin Orie, 4. Adre Smith, 3. Frans Malherbe, .2 Scarra Ntubeni, 1. Steven Kitshoff (c). Replacements: 16. JJ Kotze, 17. Ali Vermaak, 18. Brok Harris, 19. Salmaan Moerat, 20. Ben-Jason Dixon, 21. Nama Xaba, 22. Paul de Wet, 23. Warrick Gelant.
Glasgow Warriors: 15. Ollie Smith, 14. Josh McKay, 13. Sione Tuipulotu, 12. Sam Johnson, 11. Kyle Steyn, 10. Ross Thompson, 9. Ali Price (c), 8. Jack Dempsey, 7. Rory Darge, 6. Ally Miller, 5. Kiran McDonald, 4. Richie Gray, 3. Zander Fagerson, 2. Johnny Matthews, 1. Oli Kebble. Replacements: 16. George Turner, 17. Jamie Bhatti, 8. Simon Berghan, 19. Rob Harley, 20. Thomas Gordon, 21. Jamie Dobie, 22. Duncan Weir, 23. Cole Forbes.