The Stormers bagged their first Champions Cup victory when they held off English outfit London Irish 34-14 at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night.AS IT HAPPENED | Stormers 34-14 London IrishThe Stormers sealed the bonus-point win after scoring their fourth try after the hooted had sounded.
There were some nervy moments towards the end when London Irish fought gallantly after seemingly being dead and buried at 27-7 down in the second half.The Stormers, with Springbok props Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe at the forefront, dominated the scrums.
The hosts also showed enterprise out wide but couldn't cash in on several opportunities in the first half.Flanker Willie Engelbrecht scored the first try as early as the eight minute when he ran a great line off a clever pass from skipper Kitshoff.Lock Salmaan Moerat also went over for what would have been a contender for try of the season.
The Stormers had run from inside their own 22m area, with the ball going through several hands as the Springbok second-rower rounded off.