Stormers on top of the world after magical title charge: 'It's an incredible story'

"It’s an incredible story!"

These were the glowing words of Stormers head coach John Dobson after his side manufactured an 18-13 United Rugby Championship (URC) final win against the Bulls in Cape Town.

Dobson’s reflection is, as he shared, because when the team was in Italy to face Benetton in September, no one was sure what the South African teams had gotten themselves into.

"It’s worth documenting at some stage," Dobson said.

Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff has won a World Cup and a British & Irish Lions series with the Springboks, but ranks this victory highly.

"It’s definitely up there," Kitshoff echoed.

"Thinking back to when we started our home-leg, it was about getting a top eight finish. It’s [winning URC] top two, and is even close to first."

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The franchises' mother body, Western Province has been in administrative turmoil for a while and Dobson was delighted that off-field matters remained that. He wants Saturday was a selling point, if not a turning point for them.

"There's no question that people are going to buy into the Stormers now," Dobson enthused.

His side were down 7-3 at half-time, before a stunning second half comeback saw them score two tries to go with a Manie Libbok drop goal.

It’s a joyous occasion in Cape Town as the Stormers are your inaugural URC winners! @Sport24news 18-13 they win it. pic.twitter.com/lZumTZdkD7

Sergeal Petersen with the #URC trophy. @Sport24news pic.twitter.com/a3Tkf8NRmT

Dobson expressed his pleasure at his players responding positively to the mission the coaches set out for them.

"It’s been unwavering work ethic from our players," Dobson said. 

"Rugby had lost its luster in the Western Cape; we were on the front pages for the wrong