CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Flanker Jaco Kriel scored a controversial try just before halftime to lead the Lions to a 29-16 bonus-point victory over the previously unbeaten Stormers in their Super Rugby clash at Newlands on Saturday. Kriel had only been back on the pitch for a couple of minutes when he crossed the line, but looked to be held up. Referee Jaco Peyper asked Veldsman to assist, saying he could see no clear evidence of the ball having been grounded. There was no score in the first 30 minutes of the second half as the Stormers lacked ideas in the face of some staunch Lions defence. Fullback SP Marais closed the gap for the home side with a penalty, but two minutes later the Lions sealed the win as substitute Mahuza scored in the corner.

Source: The Star April 15, 2017 17:48 UTC