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Connacht v Stormers and Ulster v Edinburgh
Gabriel’s first start featured a key offload and conversion work, while Leinster earned two late bonus points despite the one-point defeat.
- The Stormers defeated Connacht 22 to 15 on Friday night in Galway, opening their United Rugby Championship campaign despite losing forwards Evan Roos and Marcel Theunissen to late injuries.
- Head coach John Dobson's side faced unexpected roster changes after Roos and Theunissen were sidelined at the 11th hour, presumably due to soft tissue injuries sustained on Connacht's synthetic 4G pitch.
- Despite trailing at halftime, the Stormers utilized forward dominance to secure a bonus-point win, with tries from full-back Warrick Gelant, prop Sazi Sandi, hooker Vernon Paulo, and replacement Ezekiel Ngobeni.
- Hooker Andre-Hugo Venter earned Man of the Match for his pivotal role in the physical performance that wore down the hosts in the second half.
- The Stormers now prepare for round two against Edinburgh at Hive Stadium on Friday in the United Rugby Championship, seeking to build on their opening-day success.
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