Manie Libbok misses last-gasp conversion as Stormers bow out of Champions Cup

The French side showed why they are double defending champions as they came back from a 16-0 deficit early in the second half to claim the win and move into the quarterfinals.

The Stormers took a 13-point lead into the halftime break thanks to a try by scrumhalf Herschel Janties while Libbok converted and was also successful with two penalties.

Libbok added to his team's tally early after the interval but it was at the point that the visitors mounted what proved to be successful comeback.

La Rochelle scored three tries through prop Louis Penverne, Gregory Alldritt and Joe Sclavi while flyhalf Antoine Hastoy came through from the kicking tee as his team went 22-16 ahead.

Former Stormers outside back Dillyn Leyds received a yellow card five minuties from full-time and the hosts took advantage of the extra man as Libbok sent a cross kick to wing Suleiman Hartzenberg to go over to score in the final minute leading to the last gasp finish.

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