Controversial Kriel try helps Lions roar past Stormers


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 16 Apr 2017

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Flanker Jaco Kriel scored a controversial try just before halftime to lead the Lions to a 29-16 bonus-point victory over the previously unbeaten Stormers in their Super Rugby clash at Newlands on Saturday.

Kriel looked to have been held up in the tackle as he crossed the tryline, but Television Match Official Shaun Veldsman awarded the score, to go with tries from hooker Malcolm Marx, centre Harold Vorster and wing Sylvian Mahuza.

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