17:10 – Half time in Port Elizabeth
It’s the break at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Despite a good first half of the RCT, the South Africans were able to show themselves more conquering to get back in front just before the break.
17:08 – 39′ – Dweba scores the second try
On a penalty, the Stormers completely dominate the Toulouse on a maul and manage to gain the last meters before scoring the second try by Dweba. Successful attempt by Stormers. Libbock transforms the try. 14-10 for Stormers
17:06 – 37′ – Biggar exit
Pierre Mignoni has decided, he leaves a very disappointing Daniel Biggar, he is replaced by Enzo Hervé
17:02 – 34′ – Biggar inaccurate
Twice, Daniel Biggar lacked precision in his kicking game, which allowed the Stormers to quickly recover the lead and maintain the pressure on the RCT at the end of the first half.
16:58 – 32′ – The referee summons the two captains
After a new scuffle between Villière and Zas, the English referee summons the two captains to ask them to lower the tension a little.
16:55 – 29′ – Change for the Stormers
Nel replaces Dixon, who was released on a concussion protocol. This is already the third change for the Stormers
16:53 – 28′ – Dixon shaken
Caught in a two-man tackle with Priso and Serin, Dixon is completely shaken and remains on the ground, he is examined by the Stormers medical staff
16:50 – 25′ – Toulon breathes
Cover off Toulonais as de Wet throws himself into the ruck and commits a foul. This allows the Toulonnais to free themselves
16:49 – 22′ – Stormers gain ground
Error from Smaïli, the Stormers bring the ball back into the 10 meter lane. Hartzenberg clashes with Dréan. Key to follow for the South Africans at the entrance to the Toulon 22 meters.
16:43 – 20′ – Tensions after a scrum
It is difficult to separate Priso and Stormers captain Fouché. Lots of tension between these two players
16:38 – 15′ – Gelant punishes the RCT
On a nice sequence of passes on the right side, Warrick Gelant evades Ribbans’ surveillance and flattens in the corner. The transformation is successful by Libbok. 7-10
16:37 – 13′ – Good coverage from Biggar
The Englishman makes a good intervention on a clearance from the Stormers and avoids defensive scares for his partners
16:33 – 11′ – Penalty successful for Serin
Three more points for the RCT thanks to a successful 42-meter penalty from Baptiste Serin. 10-0 for the RCT
16:27 – 9′ – Morabé leaves the field
Injured in the right leg, the third row Kéké Morabe gives way to Theunissen after 10 minutes of play. The time is stopped by the referee
16:26 – 8′ – Toulon continues its momentum
Thanks to good penetration from Dréan, Toulon is once again a few lines from the opposing goal and continues to put pressure on the South Africans