Scored a try: Nic Groom
After two failed attempts, the Stormers finally got their first win of the 2013 Super Rugby season after beating the Chiefs 36-34 at Newlands on Saturday.
In a tight arm-wrestle, the hosts held off a late fightback from the defending champions to deposit four valuable points in the bank - despite being outscored four tries to three.
However, the boot of Stormers full-back Joe Pietersen ultimately proved the difference between the two sides and kept the home side ahead throughout a thrilling contest.
The hosts struck first through Pietersen, who was on hand once again to convert the Stormers opening try of the match when discarded Springbok speedster Gio Aplon came off his wing to take an Elton Janjties pass from close range to score.
Chiefs full-back Gareth Anscombe got his name on the scoresheet with a penalty of his own to close the gap slightly, before Pietersen added his second three-pointer moments later to steal back the Stormers' 10-point lead.
The vocal Newlands crowd were then silenced when the Chiefs hit back in typical fashion when centre Charlie Ngatai regathered a grubber kick ahead from Aaron Cruden for a well-earned try after sustained pressure on the Stormers line.
Anscombe's conversion made it a three-point (13-10) ball game, though the Chiefs could only watch helplessly as Pietersen's third penalty attempt sailed through the uprights in the 27th minute.
A yellow card to Chiefs halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow eight minutes from half-time handed three more points to the Stormers on a silver platter from the ensuing penalty and all of a sudden the hosts were once again in a reasonably comfortable lead (19-10).
But with half-time approaching, the defending champs hit back with another excellent and crucial converted try through centre Tim Nanai-Williams after collecting Cruden's stab through ahead (19-17).
The Stormers would have the final say before the break, however, when Aplon crossed over for his second try - converted by Pietersen - to take his team into the half-time sheds 26-17 ahead.
The second half belonged the Chiefs early on after the visitors were restored to 15 men and Anscombe punished a Stormers infringment to put his team back within six points (26-20).
But Stormers scrum-half Nic Groom soon brought the 37,000-strong crowd to their feet when he burrowed over for his first ever Super Rugby try that was duly converted by goal-kicking machine Pietersen (33-20).
Down but not out, the visitors were given a glimmer of hope when Ngatai bagged his second and replacement back Andrew Horwell crossed over for their respective converted scores in between another Pietersen penalty.
With just two points between the two sides, the Chiefs threatened to snatch a late victory. But when Nick Crosswell was yellow-carded in the 74th minute, the Stormers were able to contain the 14-man Chiefs and see out the rest of the match for a well-earned victory.
The scorers:
For Stormers:
Tries: Aplon 2, Groom
Cons: Pietersen 3
Pens: Pietersen 5
For Chiefs:
Tries: Ngatai 2, Nanai-Williams, Crosswell
Cons: Anscombe 4
Pens: Anscombe 2
Yellow card: Kerr-Barlow (Chiefs, 32 mins), Crosswell (Chiefs, 74mins)
Stormers: 15 Joe Pietersen, 14 Gio Aplon, 13 Jean de Villiers (c), 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Elton Jantjies, 9 Nic Groom, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Rynhardt Elstadt, 6 Siya Kolisi, 5 Andries Bekker, 4 De Kock Steenkamp, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Deon Fourie, 1 Steven Kitshoff.
Replacements: 16 Tiaan Liebenberg, 17 Pat Cilliers, 18 Don Armand, 19 Nizaam Carr, 20 Dewaldt Duvenage, 21 Peter Grant, 22 Gerhard van den Heever.
Chiefs: 15 Gareth Anscombe, 14 Lelia Masaga, 13 Tim Nanai-Williams, 12 Charlie Ngatai, 11 Asaeli Tikoirotuma, 10 Aaron Cruden, 9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 8 Liam Messam, 7 Sam Cane, 6 Tanerau Latimer, 5 Brodie Retallick, 4 Craig Clarke (c), 3 Ben Afeaki, 2 Mahonri Schwalger, 1 Pauliasi Manu.
Replacements: 16 Hika Elliot, 17 Ben Tameifuna, 18 Michael Fitzgerald, 19 Nick Crosswell, 20 Augustine Pulu, 21 Andrew Horrell, 22 Patrick Osborn.
By Dave Morris at Newlands
Comments
powerplay says...
@Wallaroo
"Your accusation was directed at my belief and standing with God (Condemnation), mine was directed at your behaviour and standing with society (Criticism)."
Wrong! My accusation was directed at your behavior (or lack of) and your standing with everyone! Also, making up definitions and misusing words wont get you out of being a hypocrite! You can make misuse words all day, but its not gona change the fact Its time to man-up, take responsibility for yourself and have a good look at yourself first, before judging others!!
The very thing you judge others of, you do yourself! You can preach all you want, Wallaroo, but it it means nothing!, until you follow your own words! All your 'name calling, 'sweeping statements of a nation of people' and your 'critical', 'judging' and 'hypocritical' statements are not (true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable-- excellent or praiseworthy) is it, Wallaroo?? And choosing just part of this verse to justify your name calling, is another sign you are a hypocrite! lol..
Posted 21:12 16th March 2013
Wallaroo says...
@powerplay I'm going to respond to you for the last time on this matter, again you show a lack of understanding. Your accusation was directed at my belief and standing with God (Condemnation), mine was directed at your behaviour and standing with society (Criticism).
So once again you have failed to understand and entrapped yourself in your own foolish web.
Posted 13:30 16th March 2013
powerplay says...
@ Wallaroo
Here, these are your words.."LOL, misquoted and misrepresented by Powerplay. You obviously don't know the difference between condemnation and criticism."
So why did you say I was ''condemning'' you when I called you a hypocrite!??
Yet, when YOU call me "idiot, "too stupid", and now "arrogant" that's called Criticism!!!??
Hahahahah...double standards again, very hypocritical!!!
Posted 20:11 15th March 2013
Wallaroo says...
@Powerplay so you think you and the nation of NZ are the church lol.
Wallaroo said, verbatim "BTW the devil has been condemning the church for years and it still hasn't got him out of hell, so condemn all you like you are not God and therefore have no right to accuse or excuse me."
Powerplay said, verbatim "You've been condemning kiwis with comments like..."Kiwis are the spoilt brats of the rugby world" (Your first post) and condemning me .."too stupid" and.."Idiot" (Your other posts) since you got on here..
Like I said before, by YOUR own definition, you've called yourself the devil!!"
LOL, misquoted and misrepresented by Powerplay. You obviously don't know the difference between condemnation and criticism.
Most of what you have quoted back has been proved as misquoted and or misrepresented, you right these are for public record. You seriously want to continue to prove how arrogant and or stupid you are.
Posted 13:22 15th March 2013
powerplay says...
@Wallaroo
How do I know your not a Christian???
You've already said that the "Devil condemns" right??
You've been condemning kiwis with comments like..."Kiwis are the spoilt brats of the rugby world" (Your first post) and condemning me .."too stupid" and.."Idiot" (Your other posts) since you got on here..
Like I said before, by YOUR own definition, you've called yourself the devil!!
Posted 09:58 15th March 2013
Wallaroo says...
@Powerplay, I too am glad people can read this thread because it highlights how silly you really are.
Bad parents, lol. Problem children is an expression used broadly to describe many groups of people but hey feel free to misread and then misrepresent and then accuse the other person.
One of the things to think on is whatsoever is true, it's true that you behave like a moron and think that you are above the rest and I have thought about it. Done, I haven't missed the point at all.
Furthermore, if you not a Christian then how would you know what does and does not constitute Christianity. BTW I was hoping you would reinforce this point. So on this basis you have no right to get upset when someone makes a blanket or sweeping statement about Kiwis even if they are not a Kiwi.
Lastly you feel hook line and sinker for the Power in your username comment, was really funny seeing you explain it.
Posted 02:41 15th March 2013
Wallaroo says...
@Ramage, wow you surprise me, I really thought you were more light hearted than that. Bottom-line is the Brett comment was a total wind-up, once I saw how much powerplay took himself seriously and I needed a laugh it was game on.
Look at his post for starters he thinks I'm calling all Kiwis bad parents when I refer to problem children which are actually the Kiwis on here that can't behave. The bloke has no common sense, he's far too literal for that.
Posted 02:26 15th March 2013
Ramage says...
Wallaroo I ask you to consider this statement you wrote in a post on this section. If you mean what you have written lines you up with that infamous Queenslander, Pauline Hansen. I quote " Powerplay the difference is that Brett is honest and ethical." No problem with that he probably is as nobody would be appointed to a position like that if he wasn't and were he to be so, he wouldn't last. But so too are Paddy O"Brien and Lyndon Bray but they are kiwis and so therefore can have the kitchen sink thrown at them. The next statement borders on xenophobia he's an Australian which unpins (do you mean underpins) his absolute integrity." Which means Julia, Tony and the Oz Olympic swimming team are all the height of integrity. I appreciate your support of country but I too find your argument somewhat hypocritical, which is sad for me because I have always repected your posts. You took me to task because I objected to a South African poster attacking the credibility of Bray. Do you not see you are doing exactly what you are accusing others of doing. You say I don't like Trinuts there you are wrong I don't know the man so therefore neither like or dislike him. However, I will not sit by and let him make what are often outrageous and untrue statements on here and let them go unchallenged. I know he does it to get a bite and stir up the pot but some things need to be challenged such as your claim ALL Australians are full of integrity. McDonald and Obeid spring to mind, think about them as you are from NSW. I accept you are a patriot but look at your first post unfortunately you made a broad statement about Kiwis whether we all deserve it or not. We dont have to agree with you and somebody replied and took offence with your statement. I did not get involved as unfortunately as I actually saw, for the first time, some hypocracy in your arguments. Thats how I see it.
Posted 10:43 13th March 2013
powerplay says...
Wallaroo
I'll say it again "No wonder why people are turned off Christianity" I really feel sorry for the REAL Christians out there, those who practice what they preach!!!
I'm glad people can read yours and my posts Wallaroo, its all recorded on this thread...
They will not only see that you've made these "Wild accusations" but that you've also consistently put down Kiwis and myself!
Your recent post.."youve been courteous, for the most part" What are you talking about???
Youve been putting down Kiwis since your first post!!
(And then you talk about how im 'condemning you!', "I need to back off" I need to be set straight!?") Hahahaha Are you Kidding me!!???
I've asked you simple questions like, where is this "A lot of kiwis saying stuff against Saffa's and Aussies" on this thread??
And when you say that.."The difference is that Brett( IRB CEO) is honest and ethical, he's an Australian which unpins his absolute integrity"
The difference to whom? A kiwi? An Englishmen? American?
So because a person is Australian, it underpins their absolute integrity, right? lol
Who said I was picking on Trinats? The above statement is exactly what Trinats wouldve wrote, but hes the Difference, Trinats has a sense of humour and a lot of Trinats' posts are just windups, you can see it when he posts with exclamation marks (!!!) or (lol) at the end of his comments, hes just joking.
But you on the other hand, really believe what you wrote, don't you!?
That (IRB CEO) Brett Gosper has "Absolute Integrity" because hes Australian!??
Wallaroo, your name calling, is not "pure and noble or praise worthy" IF you are a Christian, you really need to ask God, to change your heart, get that bitterness; Hate of Kiwis, putting me down (condemning me) and lies about me, out of your heart and give you a new one, otherwise your hate spews out and your "faith without actions-is dead!"
Posted 20:39 12th March 2013
Wallaroo says...
@Ramage I suppose your post actually deserves a fair reply.
This year I have decided that since Kiwi's find it okay to never correct any of the other Kiwis that behave like morons, and or to ever respond and admit when they are wrong, and or to fire blanket accusations at Saffas and Aussies then I'll do the same (before reverting back to how I really prefer to be). Funny how this has created so much confusion. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realise I really don't like fighting but I will no longer put up with mightier than thou rubbish.
Sorry Ramage but blokes like Powerplay are idiots and have been for ages and if you can't see that why should I trust and respect you which I have always shown you - has he.
As I said to Trader2, I know you don't like Trinats but leave him alone he's my countryman and I'll leave your countrymen alone.
Posted 15:04 12th March 2013
Wallaroo says...
@Ramage Kiwis like Powerplay and others that have one rulke for them and one for the rest. Ramage why don't you put people like him straight I have been courteous for the most part he has not but there comes a time when folks like him need to be told to back off.
Powerplay LOL, you are obviously too stupid to get any of what I said past or present.
Leave my country mates alone e.g. Trinats and I'll stop on yours,
Posted 14:25 12th March 2013
Ramage says...
@ Wallaroo what the hell has got into you this year? There seems to be a distinct change in your posts. Just asking ? Politely of course.
Posted 10:15 12th March 2013
powerplay says...
No wonder why people are turned off Christianity!!!
Your problem is not your preaching, your problem is your practicing! (or lack of)
Let me make this clear, so there's no misunderstanding.
How can you tell everyone...
"whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things."
When you come out calling Kiwis this and that... and even calling Kiwis "bad parents!"...(wow totally unrelated to rugby)
Do you understand the hypocrisy in your posts!??
So we have to think 'pure and noble' thoughts, but you dont have too!?Lol
Practice what you preach mate, dont preach to me, what you CANT do it yourself!!!
And where is all this "A lot of kiwis calling Saffas and Aussies..." you speak of??
Can you point out on this thread where you've seen "A lot of Kiwis" saying stuff against Aussies and Saffas..which has caused you to come out with all these condemning remarks against Kiwis and myself??
The only person who has been condemning on here, is you! You've made condemning remarks about whole nation of people, and then calling me names like "poor little powerplay" this and that...
By your own description then you've called yourself the devil!
And by the way, a powerplay is a distinct moment in a game where someone does something special be it a tackle; pass or barnstorming run that shifts the momentum of the game to their favor!
Posted 07:19 12th March 2013
Wallaroo says...
Poor Powerplay got your knickers in a knot mate. I've just had enough of the Saffas and Aussie are .... stuff from a lot of Kiwis on here so if you don't like it back firing tough. BTW I'll preach what I want here you think you can but not I, and then tell me to take the speck out of my eye lol. Christian doesn't mean door mat or that we hang around accepting whatever you. BTW the devil has been condemning the church for years and it still hasn't got him out of hell, so condemn all you like you are not God and therefore have no right to accuse or excuse me.
Poor little Powerplay has got have power in his name to feel stronger.
Posted 13:49 11th March 2013
powerplay says...
@Wallaroo
Your comment "...BTW at least Aussies and Saffas have the courtesy of remanding their problem children when they get out of hand. You guys have your Traders and co who are of a similar ilk, so "pot kettle black" 3 words of wisdom just for you."
...What's that got to do with the price of milk?? Classic immature response, "talk about something totally unrelated to change the subject!" lol
Mate, be very careful when you say "Kiwis and "Every time" this and that or..." Kiwis are the "spoilt children of the rugby world" And talk about kiwi parents and their "parenting"
I couldve said the same thing and made sweeping statements about how Racist Aussies are, or how Aussies are lazy bludgers and Aussies are idiots and this and that...etc etc, but I didn't, because not all Aussie are!-and I know many who are just the opposite! I also have a very close family friend who is Australian and to say these sweeping statements will not only be untrue, but it will hurt my friend!
What was that Bible verse you posted last year Wallaroo???
Hoh that's right..
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things."
Mate, its time for you to follow your own advice!! Dont come here preaching, posting bible verses when you dont even do it yourself!!! Putting down kiwis, talking about their parents, isn't very 'pure' or 'lovely' and noble' is it now Wallaroo!??
And since you like bible verses heres one for you:
Matthew 7:5
"You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye."
Posted 08:56 11th March 2013
powerplay says...
Wallaro
Hahahaa...R u sure you're not Trinats in disguise?!??
Re : your comment "..Powerplay the difference is that Brett is honest and ethical, he's an Australian which unpins his absolute integrity."
The difference to whom?
So, because he's "Australian" he has "absolute integrity?" lol
What a joke! You must be really deluded to say that a person has "absolute integrity" just because hes "Australian"..hhahaha..Sorry, but you are becoming one of your counties idiots now...
I never thought of you as one of them, but if you keep posting like that, you are proving me right!
Youre comment ".. you'd be completely correct if Kiwis didn't get on their high horse every time an Aussie or Saffa pointed out inconsistencies with Kiwi teams, refs, etc."
I know many Kiwi supporters who thought Bryce Lawrence did a bad job at the 2011 WC, they will not only agree, but say it to your face.
Also, just have a look at last weeks Hurricanes vs Reds game, many have said the ref made some dodgy call. But if you have a look you'd see that Hurricanes supporters said that it wasn't the refs fault. That their team didn't deserve to win anyway! Where is this "Kiwis, Every time, this and that etc etc??"
Posted 08:13 11th March 2013
JayStarr says...
Brilliant Stormers! Now THAT is what I was talking about! Still far from perfect execution, but the attitude and passion I was begging for finally came out ! This game could've gone either way, the Chiefs certainly showed their quality, but even if you lost I would've been happy, because this is what your supporters are looking for - now you're giving us something to support!! Keep improving, keep up this attitude. When you get as good at what you do as the Chiefs are right now with what they do, then nobody will stop you.
Posted 01:54 11th March 2013
Wallaroo says...
Powerplay the difference is that Brett is honest and ethical, he's an Australian which unpins his absolute integrity.
Re your general sentiments, you'd be completely correct if Kiwis didn't get on their high horse every time an Aussie or Saffa pointed out inconsistencies with Kiwi teams, refs, etc. BTW at least Aussies and Saffas have the courtesy of remanding their problem children when they get out of hand. You guys have your Traders and co who are of a similar ilk, so "pot kettle black" 3 words of wisdom just for you.
Posted 01:42 11th March 2013
Ramage says...
Ben7 week after week we have saffa posters claiming NZ refs are cheats, incompetent and the people in charge of referees because they are kiwis are corrupt and unprofessional. When South Africa lose a vicious vindictive hate campaign where people actually threatened the life of the referee were mounted. A person of the same name as the referee received death threats from people in South Africa. So before you start complaining about bad sports look closer to home
Posted 23:12 10th March 2013
powerplay says...
rugbyphile & Wallaroo...
Blah blah blah....Get off it!! You could say the very same thing for Saffas and Auzzies etc etc...every county has its idiots! Or do we need to mention Bokvandame, Bokavenger, "PaddyObrein the kiwi spy" the conspiracy theorists etc etc..
These posts have been very mild compared to the dribble that's been posted before! Even the neutral fan has said there were some dodgy calls! We haven't yet heard how the "IRB CEO (Australian Brett Gosper), fixed that game to make kiwi teams lose!!!"
Take a chill pill boys, and get off your high horse!!!
Posted 21:12 10th March 2013