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Rhys Carre of Cardiff takes on Manie Libbok of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Cardiff Rugby and DHL Stormers at Cardiff Arms Park on 22 October 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo: Chris Fairweather / Huw Evans Agency / Gallo Images)
Rory Thornton of Cardiff Rugby attempts to block a tackle from Marvin Orie of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Cardiff Rugby and DHL Stormers at Cardiff Arms Park on 22 October 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo: Athena Pictures / Getty Images)
Hacjivah Dayimani of the Stormers is challenged by Max Llewellyn of Cardiff during the United Rugby Championship match between Cardiff Rugby and DHL Stormers at Cardiff Arms Park on 22 October 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo: Chris Fairweather / Huw Evans Agency / Gallo Images)