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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>United Rugby Championship (URC) final man of the match Deon Fourie received unwavering plaudits from his coach and teammates following Saturday’s thrilling showpiece in Cape Town.<\/p>\n

The Stormers won 18-13 and it was the mischievous Fourie who gave the Bulls all manner of problems at the breakdown – something which irked Bulls director of rugby, Jake White.<\/p>\n

For Fourie, it was also his 100th game for the Stormers.<\/p>\n

Stormers on top of the world after magical title charge: ‘It’s an incredible story’<\/p>\n

According to White, Fourie was given carte blanche at the breakdown, but for the home side, Fourie’s consistency was most pleasing.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters after the game, Stormers head coach John Dobson continued to praise the 35-year-old’s efforts.<\/p>\n

“From where I was sitting [in the coach’s box] we spent the first 30 minutes looking to the left side of the field because we were under the pump.<\/p>\n

“We kicked really poorly but for some reason we stayed in the fight, probably epitomised mostly by Deon at the breakdown,” said Dobson.<\/p>\n

“Deon Fourie made a massive difference.”<\/p>\n

The Stormers overturned a 7-3 half-time score to secure the 2021\/22 title.<\/p>\n

Stormers replacement flank Nama Xaba also weighed in, and was equally complimentary about his senior.<\/p>\n

“He’s an amazing player … he bailed us out twice,” said Xaba.<\/p>\n

Dobson has often called Xaba and Fourie ‘like-for-like’ players because they are strong over the ball.<\/p>\n

“It’s great to have Fourie as a mentor. Obviously at the beginning of the season it wasn’t ideal because I wanted to be starting, but for someone who plays like that, I don’t mind,” Xaba added.<\/p>\n

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