Ulster 38-34 Stormars: Murphy praises Ulster’s “character” in victory over the Stormers
Olster Murphy coach praised the “character” of his team in recovering from 17-0 after only eight minutes To block the Stormer 38-34 In an exciting Rugby United championship match at the Kingspan Stadium.
The Irish province was at the level of level at 17-17 during the break and ended up running in six attempts in a bonus victory against a South African team reduced to 14 men for most of the second half when Skipper Neethling Fouche was sent for what had been considered a dangerous challenge on the center of Ulster Ben.
“It was an incredible game. I am absolutely happy with the victory – I thought we had shown a little character,” Murphy told the BBC Sport ni after the game.
“Leave 17 points at the beginning, some from very good things from the stormers and a couple of errors from us, but I thought the boys had really raised your sleeves and put an incredible performance to overcome a very good team.
“Sometimes we played well in the spells in several games this season, but we put more tonight.”
Murphy believes that the spirit of his team shines while completing three subsequent victories for the first time this season.
“I think you could see hunger inside the boys to return to 17-17 in half time and put us in a good place in the second half.
“Five points keep us hunting and can’t wait for the next to arrive.”
The next game of Ulster is their meeting of the latest 16 of Investec Champions Cup with Bordeaux-Begles in France on Sunday 6 April.
