Stormers win a penalty after the Lions bind illegally. They attempt to set up a lineout but the ball doesn't go out. Fortunately for the Stormers, the Lions knock the ball on.
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Lions lose the ball forward, scrum on the 22m to the Stormers.
Stormers clear the ball from the kickoff, ball doesn't go far and the Lions are on the attack just outside the Stormers 22m.
Lions over-throw the ball and the Stormers gather it. The Lions are penalised for not rolling away at the ruck. Early opportunity to the Stormers, 40m out in front of the poles.
Stormers receive the ball from the kickoff and clear the ball. Lions lineout just inside their own half.
Both teams are on the park, kickoff seconds away.
Welcome to today's coverage of the DHL Stormers vs the Lions from DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium, Cape Town. In terms of form, the Lions have made a massive improvement from previous years, and beat the Stormers by 24 points earlier in the season, the first time they had beaten the Western Cape side in 10 years. They will look to replicate this result and will feel confident as the Stormers have been one of the biggest disappointments in this years Super Rugby as they sit in last place on the log. However, form will go out the window during this South African derby and the Stormers will certainly want to win in front of their loyal fans.
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