Coach McFarland left to wonder as Ulster show true grit to give La Rochelle a scare

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Ulster head coach Dan McFarland

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Dan McFarland, Head Coach of Leicester Tigers looks on prior to the European Rugby Challenge Cup match between Leicester Tigers and Ulster Rugby at Welford Road on April 30, 2021 in Leicester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

By GARY FITZGERALD

Ulster..................29pts
Tries: Henderson 43, Cooney 59, Vermeulen 63, Stewart 75
Conversions: Cooney 44, 60, 75
Penalties: Cooney 80

La Rochelle.......36pts
Tries: Dulin 27, Hastoy 40, Bougarit 52
Conversions: Hastoy 29, 40, 53
Penalties: Hastoy 4, 14, 18, 25, 38
Dan McFarland was left wondering what might have been as his Jekyll and Hyde Ulstermen rescued two bonus points against champions La Rochelle.
The head coach cursed his side’s lack of discipline in a contest which saw them overwhelmed in the first half but then fight back to show real grit.
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