The Jaguares travel to Cape Town to play the Stormers for this Round 2 match. Join The Roar from 2:15am (AEDT) for all the live action.
Both sides recorded victories to begin their 2017 season, the Stormers’ emphatic first half performance securing the points against the Bulls, while the Jaguares spluttered their way to a win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth.
Based on last week’s results, the Stormers are heavily favoured. Their set piece was rock solid, and their willingness to spread the ball and play at pace caused the highly fancied Bulls all sorts of problems. The home side will look to do much the same here.
In saying that, a game with width could be just the ticket for the Argentinian side, who enjoy running with the ball and can certainly trouble any team if their offloads are on song. The Stormers need to be accurate in their execution or they will be under early scoreboard pressure.
An ongoing issue for the Jaguares has been their discipline, and the Stormers were ruthless in exposing the Bulls through ill-discipline – no doubt they will do the same if the Argentines get on the wrong side of referee Jaco Peyper.
Several match ups will be key tonight, perhaps none more so than at first five, with the in-form Jean-Luc du Plessis up against the seasoned pro, Nicholas Sanchez. Their individual performances will likely go a long way to deciding the outcome.
Prediction
It is difficult to see anything other than a comfortable win for the Stormers after their impressive performance last week against the Bulls.
Stormers by 20.
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Carlos the Argie
Guest
You left hell a long time ago. Peyper took your spot.
Carlos the Argie
Guest
Thanks!
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Next up, Bulls travel to take on the Cheetahs - http://www.theroar.com.au/2017/03/05/cheetahs-vs-bulls-super-rugby-live-scores-blog/ Cheers for popping in!
Harry Jones
Expert
Phew!
Diggercane
Guest
Entertaining game.
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THE STORMERS HAVE DEFEATED THE JAGUARES BY 32 POINTS TO 25 IN CAPETOWN
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80' Stormers lineout, 35 out, won, they maul on du Toit, sideways, out now, kicked through into touch, siren sounds, its all over!! STORMERS 32 JAGUARES 25
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78' Jag lineout from the penalty, 15 from halfway, lost, du Toit again, Stormers attack, turn over, Jags a chance, one out runners, up to halfway, inside ball, Matera another carry, past halfway, Tucalet, sloppy pass, Leyds away, thows a speculator, off a Jag into touch! STORMERS 32 JAGUARES 25
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78' Jag lineout, 10 from their line, won, Penalty Jags! High tackle STORMERS 32 JAGUARES 25
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77' Stormers scrum, 30 out, won, grubbered through, into touch! STORMERS 32 JAGUARES 25
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74' Iglesias, short, Jags recover the kick off, back to 15 now as Moroni is also back on, Jags, through the middle, 40 out, running hard, Matera almost through, ohhhh, knock on, kicked downtown, Tucalet, to Cordero, inside pass loose, knock on! STORMERS 32 JAGUARES 25
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Unconverted Matera is back from the bin STORMERS 32 JAGUARES 25
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71' Stormers lineout, just past their 22, won, break short side, up to the 10, Kriel, halfbreak, Jags have it, no, Marais gets it back, Stormers on attack, inside the 22, Notshe goes close, Carr has a charge, Viljoen, beats a few, shifted wide, to MARAIS, MARAIS.........................HE STEPS INSIDE ONE WITH A DUMMY AND CRASHES OVER!! STORMERS ARE IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STORMERS 32 JAGUARES 25
Nobrain
Roar Guru
Knock on?
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70' Jag scrum, halfway, won, kicked through, into touch. STORMERS 27 JAGUARES 25
Carlos the Argie
Guest
Cordero runs faster than a lamb.
Nobrain
Roar Guru
Are you watching Harry?
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Marvellous!! Jaguares on attack, Lezana breaks, he steams away, draws and feeds his flying winger Cordero who is away to score!! Remarkable with 13, Jags right back in it! Converted, Game on!! STORMERS 27 JAGUARES 25
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67' Stormers lineout, won, cleared to touch. STORMERS 27 JAGUARES 18
Carlos the Argie
Guest
Playing the Stormers PLUS Peyper. Not easy. Why no neutral refs?