Marcell Coetzee scored two tries and led the Bulls to a 34-26 win over Ulster, but the captain left the field briefly after referee Ru Campbell flashed him a yellow card in circumstances Coetzee found difficult to explain. He said he had simply moved towards Campbell to question a decision and was stunned to see the card produced. "I had no idea why," he said.
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Coetzee bemused by yellow card but Bulls hold nerve to beat Ulster
Marcell Coetzee scored twice as the Bulls beat Ulster 34-26, though the captain was left bewildered after referee Ru Campbell yellow-carded him for approaching to query a decision.
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