In a display of rugby dominance, the Stormers decimated Scarlets with a 34-0 thrashing in the United Rugby Championship. The match, held in Llanelli, showcased Stormers' brute force and tactical precision, escalating them to the top of the URC standings while leaving Scarlets floundering with two losses.
The Stormers' lineup featured standout performances by Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Evan Roos. Roos opened the scoring with a dynamic dive from a ruck, a try Feinberg-Mngomezulu converted, setting the tone for a relentless game. Despite Feinberg-Mngomezulu hitting the upright in an early penalty attempt, he compensated by slotting a penalty and later scoring a pivotal try that secured a bonus point for his team.
The forward pack of the Stormers was particularly instrumental, overpowering the Welsh side's defense. "It was our forwards who really set up the victory," acknowledged a Stormers coach, highlighting the impact of their physical game. The second half saw Ruben van Heerden and Imad Khan adding tries, with Khan's clever play from a scrum sealing an emphatic win.
"Our team showed great character and strength today," said Feinberg-Mngomezulu, reflecting on the performance.
The game was not without its drama, featuring sin-bins and a yellow card for Feinberg-Mngomezulu for hands in the ruck. However, these setbacks did not deter the Stormers from their aggressive gameplay and strategic execution throughout the match.
Teams: Scarlets: 15 Blair Murray, 14 Tom Rogers, 13 Joe Roberts, 12 Johnny Williams (c), 11 Ellis Mee, 10 Joe Hawkins, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 Taine Plumtree, 7 Dan Davis, 6 Jarrod Taylor, 5 Max Douglas, 4 Tristan Davies, 3 Henry Thomas, 2 Marnus van der Merwe, 1 Alec Hepburn. Replacements: Kirby Myhill, Sam O’Connor, Archer Holz, Steve Cummins, Ben Williams, Dane Blacker, Sam Costelow, Macs Page. Stormers: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Wandisile Simelane, 12 Ruhan Nel (c), 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Stefan Ungerer, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Ben-Jason Dixon, 6 Paul de Villiers, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 JD Schickerling, 3 Sazi Sandi, 2 JJ Kotzé, 1 Ali Vermaak. Replacements: André-Hugo Venter, Vernon Matongo, Zachary Porthen, Connor Evans, Marcel Theunissen, Deon Fourie, Imad Khan, Jurie Matthee.
The Stormers' commanding win not only highlights their prowess but also sends a stark reminder of their championship ambitions in the URC, setting a high bar for the matches to come.
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In a display of rugby dominance, the Stormers decimated Scarlets with a 34-0 thrashing in the United Rugby Championship. The match, held in Llanelli, showcased Stormers' brute force and tactical precision, escalating them to the top of the URC standings while leaving Scarlets floundering with two losses.
The Stormers' lineup featured standout performances by Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Evan Roos. Roos opened the scoring with a dynamic dive from a ruck, a try Feinberg-Mngomezulu converted, setting the tone for a relentless game. Despite Feinberg-Mngomezulu hitting the upright in an early penalty attempt, he compensated by slotting a penalty and later scoring a pivotal try that secured a bonus point for his team.
The forward pack of the Stormers was particularly instrumental, overpowering the Welsh side's defense. "It was our forwards who really set up the victory," acknowledged a Stormers coach, highlighting the impact of their physical game. The second half saw Ruben van Heerden and Imad Khan adding tries, with Khan's clever play from a scrum sealing an emphatic win.
"Our team showed great character and strength today," said Feinberg-Mngomezulu, reflecting on the performance.
The game was not without its drama, featuring sin-bins and a yellow card for Feinberg-Mngomezulu for hands in the ruck. However, these setbacks did not deter the Stormers from their aggressive gameplay and strategic execution throughout the match.
Teams:
Scarlets: 15 Blair Murray, 14 Tom Rogers, 13 Joe Roberts, 12 Johnny Williams (c), 11 Ellis Mee, 10 Joe Hawkins, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 Taine Plumtree, 7 Dan Davis, 6 Jarrod Taylor, 5 Max Douglas, 4 Tristan Davies, 3 Henry Thomas, 2 Marnus van der Merwe, 1 Alec Hepburn. Replacements: Kirby Myhill, Sam O’Connor, Archer Holz, Steve Cummins, Ben Williams, Dane Blacker, Sam Costelow, Macs Page.
Stormers: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Wandisile Simelane, 12 Ruhan Nel (c), 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Stefan Ungerer, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Ben-Jason Dixon, 6 Paul de Villiers, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 JD Schickerling, 3 Sazi Sandi, 2 JJ Kotzé, 1 Ali Vermaak. Replacements: André-Hugo Venter, Vernon Matongo, Zachary Porthen, Connor Evans, Marcel Theunissen, Deon Fourie, Imad Khan, Jurie Matthee.
The Stormers' commanding win not only highlights their prowess but also sends a stark reminder of their championship ambitions in the URC, setting a high bar for the matches to come.