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Did the Stormers choke?

Cape Town - The Stormers were left scratching their heads in disbelief after their loss to the Sharks, as their rivals called them 'chokers'.

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Here's what Sport24 readers had to say about the Stormers' loss to the Sharks:

"Paksak gaat nie help nie..."
- ChaplinnCharlie

"Well done Sharks, geez you guys really deserve to lift that SR Cup. You can do it. You are 80 minutes away from being crowned. Most of SA are behind you guys."
- Taurus Blue

"We were outplayed, did not take our chances. Well done Sharks, all the best for the final."
- Dasport Vandaspoort

"According to the Cape press, the trophy is theirs after a few early season victories. Come semis or finals, same old story: No cup for 11 years already." - Jared VN

"The famous Stormers defence: Ludik drove a bus through it!" - Jack DeWet

"What does a WP fan do after the Stormers win the Super 15? He switches off his PS3." -  JaredVN

"The Sharks scored tries and entertained, the Stormers had ugly "wins".. and what good did it do them? It gave them the chance to fall flat on their faces in front of a packed home crowd." - Random Dude

"The cabinet duster's work is all in vain, as the reality strikes again." - David Streicher

"Let's not forget the Crusaders are out too."
- Backstabber Adder

 "I havent felt that kind of adrenalin rush since the bulls won it those 3 times. The scoreline flattered the Stormers if anything. The Sharks showed you fools what rugby is all about."
- Tom Tardis

"Yawn....really boring match for a semi-final. predictable styles. I could have watched the Bulls and seen the same thing...yawn.The Chiefs will have them for breakfast if they play the same." - Nzbro AllBlacks

"Saying that the stormers choked is a slap in the face for the Sharks!! I think the Sharks totally outplayed the Stormers on the day and has nothing to do with choking." - Steyts

"The Stormers thought they had won the math before they played it - The Sharks came to win." - Allen Bullard

"Points mean nothing now." - Airborne 68

"Top of the log, conference winners, well-rested, home ground advantage and, wait...CHOKE again!" - Branden Styles

"That's why you shouldn't wait till a semi-final to learn how to score tries."
- Rich

"The choke tag will never go. Bitterly disappointed. Why, Stormers, why?" - Skhona Luswazi

"Here we go Stormers! Here we go!...Out the competition!"
- Tyrone Jardim


The Sharks showed real hunger, while the Stormers choked. (Gallo Images)




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