Coetzee: Red card galvanised Blues

Cape Town - The staggering levels of commitment in the ranks of the Blues after they were reduced to 14 men forced the Stormers to settle for a hard-fought rather than a comfortable victory in Saturday's Super Rugby clash at Newlands.

The Stormers had the extra-man advantage from as early 24th minute onwards when referee Craig Joubert red-carded Blues lock Hayden Triggs. However, from that stage onwards, the Stormers were not able to fully exploit situation and eke out a bonus point win because the match had been reduced to a "dog fight" said Stormers coach Allister Coetzee.

He explained after the game that many teams failed to capitalise fully when enjoying a one-man advantage.