Stormers beat Cheetahs 31-24

The Stormers moved back into playoff contention in the South African conference after beating the Cheetahs 31-24 in an ill-tempered clash at Newlands with two fortunate tries proving the difference.

Leolin Zas's intercept effort soon after halftime gave the Stormers the platform for the victory but they were under heavy pressure when winger Kobus van Wyk scored against the run of play in the 63rd minute.

Debutant Daniel du Plessis got the Stormers' first score five minutes from the end of the first half but the Cheetahs roared back in the second half with tries from number eight Paul Schoeman and winger Sergeal Petersen.