Flight delays disrupt Stormers' preparations for Champions Cup quarter-final

The Stormers' preparations for Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final away to English club Exeter Chiefs have been disrupted by logistical issues.

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The Stormers were hoping to arrive in England early in the week, but were still stuck in Cape Town on Tuesday morning.

The Capetonians now look set for a long-haul trip to the UK involving multiple stops along the way.

A source told News24 that the delays have disrupted the team's preparations by more than a day.

The Stormers booked their spot in the quarter-finals with a 32-28 win over Harlequins in Cape Town last weekend.

Exeter Chiefs scored last-gasp try in extra-time to draw 33-33 with French club Montpellier on Sunday, but the English club advanced because they scored more tries than Montpellier. If Montpellier had won, the quarter-final would have been played in Cape Town.

Exeter will relish having more time to prepare for a home clash against the Stormers at Sandy Park.

Kick-off is at 18:30 (SA time) on Saturday.