There were obvious flat spots that will invite a training field inquest but Stormers coach John Dobson happily pointed to the spikes in his team's performance and the result of their Champions Cup match against Harlequins on Saturday.
The Stormers advanced to the quarterfinals with a 32-28 win over the plucky English side at Cape Town Stadium and there was much to enthuse about for the home team.
He rightly pointed out the game was well won by the time Harlequins delivered a late rearguard action. His team didn't have things entirely their own way in the set pieces but they delivered moments deserving of any highlights reel. “That first try we scored is exactly the kind of rugby we want to play. That is underpinned by huge work rate in defence and a good set piece. We are going to be a brave team.”
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