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Lessons from Bordeaux and Lions could hold key for Stormers in Leinster URC semi-final

Stormers face Leinster in URC semi-final Saturday; Bordeaux's 41-19 Champions Cup victory provides the strategic blueprint via dominant forward play, while Lions' nine-try concession shows what to avoid. Stormers must replicate aggressive ball-carrying from Roos, Dixon and Mchunu to generate front-foot possession and bypass Leinster's rush defense.