Stormers win as Connacht falter on opening night
Connacht fall to an opening-night defeat in the United Rugby Championship in Galway as the Stormers' power wore them down in the second half.
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Key People
Ezekiel Ngobeni is a South African rugby player who plays for the Stormers.
Jurie Matthee is a rugby player known for his kicking and gameplay for the Stormers.
Mack Hansen is a rugby player who scored a hat-trick in a previous match against Australia.
Sazi Sandi is a South African rugby player who scored a try for the Stormers.
Vernon Paulo is a rugby player who plays for the Stormers.
Warrick Gelant is a South African rugby player known for playing with the Stormers.
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Connacht fall to an opening-night defeat in the United Rugby Championship in Galway as the Stormers' power wore them down in the second half.
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