Stormers Edge Lions in Thrilling Super Rugby Clash Despite Red Card Controversy
Cape Town, [Date] – In a pulsating Super Rugby encounter, the Stormers edged out the Lions 29-24 at home, despite winger Angelo Davids being sent off for a dangerous tackle.
Davids, celebrating his 25th birthday, had earlier scored a try for the Stormers, but his afternoon took a dramatic turn in the 48th minute when he was shown a red card for a shoulder-led challenge to the head of Lions fly-half Sanele Nohamba. Referee Marius van der Westhuizen deemed the tackle to have shown an “extremely high level of danger,” and Nohamba was knocked out, unable to continue the match.
“The tackle showed an extremely high level of danger,” said Referee Marius van der Westhuizen.
Despite being a man down, the Stormers rallied and fought back to secure the victory. Andre-Hugo Venter and Davids had traded first-half tries with the Lions’ Francke Horn and JC Pretorius, before Evan Roos and Adre Smith added further scores for the home team.
Manie Libbok’s kicking prowess proved crucial for the Stormers, as he landed three conversions and a penalty, while Jordan Hendrikse converted one try and landed four penalties for the Lions.
The pulsating encounter showcased the intense rivalry between these two South African rugby union heavyweights, with the Stormers ultimately emerging victorious in a match that will be remembered for the controversial red card decision.
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