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Warriors extend winning streak, Ulster earn derby triumph

By Russell Greaves
The Cheetahs versus Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors maintained their winning start to the Pro14 season with a dramatic 29-26 win over a Cheetahs side who led with just five minutes remaining.

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The Scottish side were made to work hard for their sixth victory from as many matches, as the Ernst Stapelberg-inspired hosts roared into a 17-10 half-time lead in Bloemfontein.

Stapelberg scored 16 points with the boot in the match, with first-half tries from Sergeal Petersen and Rosko Specman leaving the Warriors’ perfect record under threat.

Having touched down for the visitors in the opening 40, Callum Gibbins offered up a repeat dose to bring his side right back into an enthralling contest.

 

The impressive Stapelberg kicked three second-half penalties, sandwiching a converted try from Henry Pyrgos for Glasgow, to put his side two ahead going into the closing stages.

But Rob Harley’s superb last-gasp try sealed a bonus-point win for the Warriors, who lead Conference A by nine points.

Ulster earned the bragging rights by winning the derby showdown with Connacht 16-8 to move back to the summit of Conference B.

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Winger Jacob Stockdale’s stunning try just before the hour gave the hosts breathing space for the final 20 minutes.

Elsewhere on Friday, Cardiff Blues impressed in a 43-29 success over the Dragons and Edinburgh edged out Zebre 16-15.

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