John Dobson hails Stormers' defensive effort following URC win over Lions

The Cape Town franchise ended a four-game slide after a complete performance in front of the faithful, where they scored five tries to two and made several eye-catching linebreaks.

"It was all about getting the win," Dobson told the press afterwards.

"Losing four in a row, it's tough. You start to have self-doubts, but the most important thing was the win.

"It was hard work, give the Lions credit. They fought and stuck around after the red card. They're a tenacious side, they're fifth or sixth on the log so it's a good win for us.

"The games we lost in the last couple of weeks we probably played a bit better. I thought our [lack of] discipline put us under a bit of pressure in the second half, but it's all about the win.

"That last bit felt like the old Stormers, that tenacious defensive effort. Then we finished with a bit of flair and pump."

Dobson praised Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies bravery after he made a crucial turnover in the 68th minute five meters from his own line with the Lions were hot on attack.

"We've actually become a really good contesting team, got to give him a bit of credit," he added.

"We're one of the top two contesting sides in the URC. The best way to win a five-metre maul is to win the ball.

"Herschel's brave, him and Warrick [Gelant] are incredible. Now that Deon's [Fourie] hopefully that stat will change but Warrick was our top stealer and Herschel was second."

The Stormers host the Sharks in Cape Town on 28 December.

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