Super Rugby Highlights: Melbourne Rebels v Stormers
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The Stormers ended their Australasian tour on a high with a 41-24 win over the Melbourne Rebels in round 9 of Super Rugby. The Stormers started strongly with an early try to take a 7-0 lead. The sides traded penalties thereafter as the visitors took a 10-3 advantage into the halftime break. The Rebels got off to the perfect start in the second half, scoring in the opening minute to level the score at 10-10. The Stormers responded with a three try blitz in ten minutes and added a penalty to take a commanding 34-10 lead into the final quarter. The Rebels crossed for two tries to get back into the match with three minutes remaining, but the Stormers would have the final say with a late score sealing their first victory on tour.