A dramatic weekend in the URC saw the top three sides all fail to pick up a single point, with the Stormers among those falling — beaten at home by Connacht. Lancaster, who has built Connacht into genuine contenders, said he believed his side had the tools to expose the Stormers, and this result gives credence to that confidence.
For Springbok fans tracking SA franchises' URC ambitions, this is a significant development. A home loss for the Stormers, combined with the broader collapse of the top three, reshuffles the play-off picture considerably. The full piece covers Lancaster's post-match read of how the upset unfolded — worth it if you want the tactical detail behind one of the weekend's biggest results.