Kings survive another Stormer onslaught thanks to an enormous defensive effort. Stormers hammer the Kings' lines but eventually fumble possession as bodies begin to tire. Kings clear their lines from the resulting scrum.

Kemp returns from the bin.

Kings get away with murder, after a prolonged Stormer assault - Etzebeth and Aplon prominent in the attack. Eventually, the Stormers cough up possession two metres out and Catrakillis relieves pressure with a boot down-field.

Kemp is served a yellow card for a late shoulder charge on Habana. Can't say I agree - looked like Kemp was pulling out of the tackle, and the two players collided. Kings down to fourteen for ten minutes.

Stormers secure possession and break into the Kings' half. The forwards extend the gain line into the Kings' twenty-two, before Venter fires the ball wide to Van den Heever who is cut down metres out. Strauss attempts a pick-and-go but knocks on in the process. The ensuing scrum crashes to ground, and the Kings are allocated the blame. Penalty Stormers, and Jantjies knocks it over to a chorus of boos.

Very physical start from both sides. Kings looking dangerous with ball in hand, while the Stormers have been resolute in defence. A big hit on Pieterson sends him to the blood bin.

Kings get an early shot at goal when Etzebeth skirts around the side of a maul and plays the ball carier illegally. Catrakillis steps up and knocks it over on his birthday!

The Cheetahs win against the Blues today means they cannot be caught in the South African Conference (They'll receive four points in their by-week next week). That means the Stormers have missed out on the play-offs after topping their conference last year. This game is now all about the Kings building some momentum ahead of relegation battles in the weeks to come. Although written off early in the season, the Kings have silenced more than a few critics in their début season. They're sure to put up a fight here in the Nelson Mandela Stadium. Kick off in five minutes!