Munster overpower Stormers

Munster overcame a 15 point deficit to beat the Stormers 34-18 in a tale of two halves.

The Stormers missed an early shot at goal, but opened the scoring with a try ten minutes in. Midway through the first half the Stormers went over for try number two to make it 12-0.

The Stormers added a penalty around the half hour mark to open up a 15 point lead. Munster got on the board with a try with the final play of the first half to trail 15-7 at the break.

The Stormers picked up a yellow card at the beginning of the second half and Munster made them pay, with two quick tries taking them in front for the first time in the match.

Munster had their tails up and another try followed shortly after to extend their lead out to 24-15. The Stormers pulled three points back with a penalty with around 15 minutes remaining, but shortly after another Munster try saw the hosts regain firm control of the match, up 31-18.

Munster would seal it with a penalty to bring a hard fought victory to a close.