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Connacht to meet Stormers or Bulls in URC semi-final date of destiny

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Connacht's stunning United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final win over Ulster secures a home semi-final for either the Stormers or Bulls.The win means that Connacht will now travel to South Africa to face either the Stormers or Bulls in next Saturday's semi-finals.Jack Carty booted five penalties to send Connacht into the URC last four after a 15-10 victory over Ulster at Kingspan Stadium.It was only the third time Connacht have beaten Ulster in Belfast since 1960.The result was a massive blow to Ulster, who would have earned themselves a home semi-final with victory. READ | Stormers v Bulls: Record crowd to ignite SA rugby's rejuvenated rivalryMeanwhile, the Stormers look to continue their dominance over the Bulls, having won five consecutive matches against Jake White's side.More than 42 000 tickets are sold for the much-anticipated quarter-final in Cape Town as the Bulls look to avoid a sixth straight defeat against John Dobson's charges.Kick-off is at 15:30.  Teams: Stormers 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Angelo Davids, 13 Ruhan Nel, 12 Dan du Plessis, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Hacjivah Dayimani, 6 Deon Fourie, 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Ruben van Heerden, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Joseph Dweba, 1 Steven Kitshoff (captain) Substitutes: 16 JJ Kotze, 17 Ali Vermaak, 18 Neethling Fouche, 19 Gary Porter, 20 Ben-Jason Dixon, 21 Willie Engelbrecht, 22 Paul de Wet, 23 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Bulls 15 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Stedman Gans, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 David Kriel, 10 Johan Goosen, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Elrigh Louw, 7 Cyle Brink, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 Ruan Nortje (captain), 4 Ruan Vermaak, 3 Mornay Smith, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp Substitutes: 16 Bismarck du

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