Stormers staying calm before URC final storm in Cape Town

The subplots of this encounter are many and varied. For the Stormers, it’s about staying calm, knowing the job, and doing it.

DEFENDING THEIR CROWN: DHL Stormers' Leolin Zas celebrates during the semi-final win over Connacht. Pic: ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Thinus Maritz

The Stormers not only have the United Rugby Championship final outcome on their minds when they meet Munster in the showpiece on Saturday. They also want to beat Munster for the first time since joining the northern hemisphere competition.

Two defeats, including last month’s 26-24 loss at the DHL Stadium – venue for Saturday’s final – are still raw. Having the chance to put that setback right in the showpiece match in front of a capacity 55,000 is certainly motivation for the home team.