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Connacht Storm Back for Stunning Win in Cape Town

On Saturday, Connacht secured a historic 33-24 victory over the DHL Stormers at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, marking their first-ever win at the venue in the BKT United Rugby Championship.
The fixture held profound emotional weight as the first home game in 22 years without beloved team manager Chippie Solomon, who passed away last week after suffering a heart attack.
Rallying from 17-7 down at the 50-minute mark, Connacht scored five tries, with flyhalf Sean Naughton sealing the result through a late interception that proved decisive.
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster praised his 'younger players' for their composure, calling the result "huge for Connacht" as they boost their chances of making the URC quarter-finals.
Next week, the DHL Stormers host Glasgow Warriors in a top-of-the-table clash, while Connacht aim to carry this momentum forward following their biggest win of the season.

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Stuart Lancaster hails magnificent Connacht win in South Africa against Stormers

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Connacht storm back for stunning win in Cape Town

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Stormers implode to hand Connacht historic win in Cape Town

The Stormers slumped to a shock 33-24 defeat against Connacht at home on Saturday, failing to deliver in a match loaded with emotional significance. The result stings on multiple levels. The game marked the first home fixture in 22 years without beloved team manager Chippie Solomon on the touchline. Solomon, affectionately known as “Uncle Chippie,” passed away last Saturday after suffering a heart attack and will be laid to rest in Cape Town on …

3 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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