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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>In their 28-17 United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final victory over Edinburgh at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday evening, there were moments when the Stormers once again showed their undoubted attacking flair.<\/p>\n

With Warrick Gelant pulling the strings, the Stormers’ backs were a threat whenever they touched the ball, and they were aided by a mobile pack with Evan Roos at his rampaging best.<\/p>\n

Dates, times for Stormers, Bulls URC semi-final clashes confirmed<\/p>\n

It’ something that Edinburgh coach Mike Blair noted after the game, and he believes that the Stormers class of 2022 could go all the way in the competition.<\/p>\n

Blair said that to his mind, the Stormers are perhaps the most dangerous team in the URC when they get things right.<\/p>\n

“They string things together, and when they do, I don’t think there’s a more dangerous team in terms of individuals,” Blair said.<\/p>\n

“When they spark up, and it connects, they can beat anyone.”<\/p>\n

Blair was also full of praise for what the teams from South Africa have brought to the competition.<\/p>\n

After a shaky start, the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers made it to the playoffs, with the Stormers ending second on the log.<\/p>\n

The Lions weren’t far off a chance at the playoffs either.<\/p>\n

Blair believes that the South African teams not only provide a different challenge than what the European teams are used to, but they bring quality as well.<\/p>\n

“I think they have been brilliant for the tournament,” said Blair.<\/p>\n

“Each South African team brings a different quality and a different challenge. It doesn’t make it any easier though.”<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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