Stormers flair overcomes Connacht grit in thrilling URC semi-final

“In the end the better team won, because you have to take your chances,” director of rugby Andy Friend said after the match.

BRAVE EFFORT: Mack Hansen of Connacht scores a try. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Thinus Maritz

Stormers 43 Connacht 25

When Connacht finally do the game analysis from their United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-final against the Stormers, anyone who had not seen the match and only read the stats would conclude they must have won.