Doak: 14-man Ulster could not seize control

Assistant coach Neil Doak admits a red card was no excuse for his side's performance after Plan B failed for 14-man Ulster in defeat to Zebre.


Ulster's unbeaten start to the GUINNESS PRO12 season was left in tatters at Stadio XXV Aprile while Zebre got off the mark with a gritty 13-6 victory.


Dario Chistolini crossed in the second half - Kelly Haimona adding eight points with the boot - as the Irish province never recovered from prop Declan Fitzpatrick's early dismissal.


But Doak says Ulster, who will look to respond at home to Edinburgh on Friday, should be prepared for any setback …

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