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Stormers thump Bristol despite red card

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers scored seven tries on their way to a 49-12 victory over Bristol Bears in Round One of the Champions Cup.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 4:19 PM
Stormers thump Bristol despite red card
Key Things to Know
  • The Stormers defeated Bristol Bears 49-12 in Round One of the Champions Cup despite receiving a red card.
  • JJ Kotze was issued a 20-minute red card for a head-on-head tackle on Kieran Marmion.
  • Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas each crossed for two of the Stormers' seven tries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Stormers secured a dominant 49-12 victory over Bristol Bears in Round One of the Champions Cup. John Dobson's side ran in seven tries despite JJ Kotze receiving a 20-minute red card in the first half and Leolin Zas later being sent to the sin bin, which temporarily reduced the home team to 13 players.

Seabelo Senatla, Jonathan Roche, and Leolin Zas each contributed heavily to the scoresheet, with Roche and Zas scoring two tries apiece alongside efforts from Senatla, Warrick Gelant, and André-Hugo Venter. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu added seven conversions, while Bristol responded with tries from Joe Owen and Sol Moody.

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