The Stormers are unbeaten, the Lions are unpredictable, and the Bulls continue to frustrate. Round 5 of the URC told us plenty.
John Dobson’s Stormers capped off their European tour with a come-from-behind 31–16 win over Benetton in Treviso. Down 16–8 at half-time, the Cape side showed grit and control in the second half. Flyhalf Jurie Matthee was the star, racking up 21 points – a standout performance in a game that could easily have slipped away.
Munster remain the only other unbeaten side, edging Connacht 17–15 in a gritty Irish derby in Limerick. Flanker Jack O’Donoghue scored