Four-try Coetzee leads Ulster to huge win in Italy
Last updated 17th Nov 2020
Marcell Coetzee scored an incredible four tries as Ulster cruised to a 57-14 win away to Zebre in the PRO14.
The nine-try demolition marked the province's 6th consecutive victory in the competition, with their explosive start to the season showing no signs of slowing down.
Ulster started impressively with Coetzee powering over after just 5 minutes to open the scoring, but Pierre Bruno hit back in reply with a skillful finish 5 minutes later.
After 25 minutes, Coetzee finished strongly to add his and Ulster's second try, and sloppy Italian defending then allowed Stuart Moore to touch down with half an hour played.
Five minutes before the break, the bonus point was secured as Coetzee bagged his hat-trick, scoring after a lineout maul.
Shortly after the interval, Bill Johnston had an easy finish to score the 5th Ulster try, and Luke Marshall crossed in the same position soon after.
Casilio pulled one back for Zebre, but Coetzee crashed over to score his fourth of the night, and with 5 minutes left Ethan McIlroy marked his first start with a neat finish in the corner.
There was still time enough for Dave Shanahan to run in Ulster's 9th try at the death.