Stormers 35-0 Rout Leinster in Cape Town

The Stormers beat defending champions Leinster 35-0 in Cape Town, keeping Leinster scoreless for the full 80 minutes. After a tight first half the hosts ran in four tries while dominating territory and possession despite missing Springbok internationals Damian Willemse, Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg‑Mngomezulu. Fly‑half Matthee contributed key penalties and conversions amid two first‑half tries being overturned, and Leinster were undermined by two second‑half yellow cards. Leinster, without their British & Irish Lions players and regular captain Caelan Doris, named Luke McGrath captain with Sam Prendergast at fly‑half. Stormers director John Dobson and captain Ruhan Nel praised the intensity but said the performance must be backed up when they face the Ospreys in round two.