After a gritty showdown in Italy, Glasgow Warriors' wing Kyle Steyn acknowledges that the team's forwards deserved a round of drinks, courtesy of the backs, following a hard-fought victory over Zebre Parma. This win, marked by a bonus point, propelled Glasgow to the top of the United Rugby Championship standings, especially after the Stormers succumbed to their first defeat of the season against the Sharks.
The clash at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi saw Glasgow claw their way to a 26-21 win, with standout performances from the forward pack pivotal in securing this crucial victory. Gregor Hiddlestone, the hooker, was instrumental, scoring twice, while Adam Hastings added another try in the second half, building on an early penalty try.
"It was a tough match. I said to the boys in the backline that we owe the forwards a few beers for that one,"
Steyn, who also recently earned a call-up to Scotland’s squad, was effusive in his praise for the forwards. "Credit to our pack for the way they just stuck in it – the mauls, the defence was awesome. That won us the game," he remarked post-match, highlighting the decisive role played by the forward’s relentless mauling and defensive efforts.
Head coach Franco Smith also had words of praise for the opposition, acknowledging the resilience Zebre displayed throughout the match. "It wasn’t pretty. Everyone always feels the team winning must do more, but Zebre put up a big fight. They never went away. They just stayed in it. So compliments to them and their coaching group. I think there’s something special happening there," Smith noted, pointing out the commendable performance from the Italian side.
The Warriors are now gearing up to host Munster in what promises to be a thrilling encounter, while the Stormers look to bounce back against the Sharks. As the URC heads into its final round before a break for the early Six Nations fixtures, the stakes continue to rise in this intensely competitive league.
Meanwhile, in other URC news, the Sharks managed a significant win over the Stormers, with Aphelele Fassi earning Player of the Match honors and Andre Esterhuizen sealing the deal with a late try that ensured a bonus-point win in front of a packed Cape Town crowd.
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After a gritty showdown in Italy, Glasgow Warriors' wing Kyle Steyn acknowledges that the team's forwards deserved a round of drinks, courtesy of the backs, following a hard-fought victory over Zebre Parma. This win, marked by a bonus point, propelled Glasgow to the top of the United Rugby Championship standings, especially after the Stormers succumbed to their first defeat of the season against the Sharks.
The clash at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi saw Glasgow claw their way to a 26-21 win, with standout performances from the forward pack pivotal in securing this crucial victory. Gregor Hiddlestone, the hooker, was instrumental, scoring twice, while Adam Hastings added another try in the second half, building on an early penalty try.
"It was a tough match. I said to the boys in the backline that we owe the forwards a few beers for that one,"
Steyn, who also recently earned a call-up to Scotland’s squad, was effusive in his praise for the forwards. "Credit to our pack for the way they just stuck in it – the mauls, the defence was awesome. That won us the game," he remarked post-match, highlighting the decisive role played by the forward’s relentless mauling and defensive efforts.
Head coach Franco Smith also had words of praise for the opposition, acknowledging the resilience Zebre displayed throughout the match. "It wasn’t pretty. Everyone always feels the team winning must do more, but Zebre put up a big fight. They never went away. They just stayed in it. So compliments to them and their coaching group. I think there’s something special happening there," Smith noted, pointing out the commendable performance from the Italian side.
The Warriors are now gearing up to host Munster in what promises to be a thrilling encounter, while the Stormers look to bounce back against the Sharks. As the URC heads into its final round before a break for the early Six Nations fixtures, the stakes continue to rise in this intensely competitive league.
Meanwhile, in other URC news, the Sharks managed a significant win over the Stormers, with Aphelele Fassi earning Player of the Match honors and Andre Esterhuizen sealing the deal with a late try that ensured a bonus-point win in front of a packed Cape Town crowd.