Currie Cup result: Cheetahs stun wasteful Stormers in Cape Town
The Cheetahs trailed for the majority of the game, before sneaking in and stealing a win at the death from Stormers.
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk orchestrated a dramatic comeback, scoring a try after the final whistle to secure a thrilling 31-26 victory for the Cheetahs against the Stormers in a Currie Cup match at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town. Despite being the superior side, the Cheetahs struggled to capitalize on numerous opportunities throughout the match, resulting in the Stormers maintaining a narrow 14-5 halftime lead.
However, the Cheetahs refused to concede and clawed their way back into contention. In the second half, they dominated play, but managed only a two-point advantage before halftime. The Cheetahs were awarded a penalty try and a yellow card to Wandile Mlaba, both of which proved crucial in setting up their unassailable lead. Despite the Stormers' efforts, they were unable to prevent the Cheetahs from claiming the win, lifting them to second place on the log, level on points with the top of the table Griquas going into the latter stages of the competition.
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