Manie Libbok instrumental as Stormers defeat Connacht to reach URC final
Manie Libbok was instrumental as reigning champions the DHL Stormers overcame a nervy start to beat Connacht 43-25 and book their place in the United Rugby Championship final.
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Champions Stormers book URC final place with win over Connacht
CAPE TOWN : - Flyhalf Manie Libbok scored two tries as the defending champion Stormers held off a second-half fightback from Irish side Connacht to win 43-25 on Saturday and book a second successive final berth in the United Rugby Championship.
Libbok dazzles as Stormers down plucky Connacht to reach back-to-back URC finals
The Stormers booked their spot in the URC final for the second consecutive year after beating a plucky Connacht 43-25 in Cape Town on Saturday.
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