Stormers happy with ugly win

Johannesburg - The Stormers have breathed a sigh of relief after holding off a late onslaught from the Lions on Saturday, snatching a 22-19 victory to retain their place at the summit of the SA Super Rugby conference.

Playing in wet conditions at Ellis Park, the hosts took the early lead and maintained a 19-15 advantage in the dying stages, before Siya Kolisi barged over at the back of a maul to put his side in front for the first time in the game, and Kurt Coleman slotted the conversion.

Refusing to give up, the Lions surged forward in a final attempt to bag a crucial win, camping on the Stormers try-line after the horn had blown.