Biarritz coach Jack Isaac praised his players' patience after clinching a last-minute bonus point victory over Glasgow.
Biarritz boss hails job well done
Biarritz coach Jack Isaac praised his players' patience after clinching a last-minute bonus point that secured 'crucial home advantage' in the Heineken Cup quarter-final.
Ilikena Bolakoro barged over for Biarritz' fourth try with just 50 seconds remaining to secure maximum points in their 41-20 win over Glasgow Warriors at Parc des Sports Aguilera.
That capped a stunning second-half comeback which saw Glasgow concede 30 points without reply as Takudzwa Ngwenya went over before a penalty try and Bolakoro's tries.
The result saw Biarritz top Pool Two and they are now set to take their home quarter-final to Estadio Anoeta in San Sebastian.
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Isaac said: "Securing a home tie in the quarter-finals was always our objective from the start of the tournament.
"Qualifying for the knockout stage was only half the job done, we knew we had to win this game because home advantage can be crucial in the quarter-finals.
"We left it pretty late to get that bonus point but it was credit to the patience of the players.
"You can't force these things, but they stuck to their guns and had confidence in their ability to get the last try."
Glasgow led 20-11 after 48 minutes thanks to thrilling scores by Thom Evans and Chris Cusiter, while Dan Parks kicked 10 points after Eduard Coetzee's early try for Biarritz.
But the French turned to their bench and overpowered Glasgow up front. Isaac said: "We were very ordinary in the first half, we lacked ball control and made poor choices.
"We changed things at half-time by tightening things up and the boys took that on board, especially up front.
Dangerous
"Our maul was better, we brought on Campbell Johnston who really improved our scrum and we executed things well. That really changed the game.
"Glasgow are a good side, we knew how dangerous they were in broken play and they showed that with two very good tries. But in the end, the power we had up front was the difference."
Glasgow coach Sean Lineen said: "We were pleased with the way the first half went and we showed we can score tries at any level against the best sides, despite the wet conditions.
"But you saw the strength of Biarritz with the guys they brought off the bench and we struggled to match them up front.
"It's a disappointing way to end the campaign but a lot of the young guys will have learned from this experience."
