Assistant coach Dawie Snyman stated DHL Western Province performed “good rugby” in an enormous win at residence on Saturday, and expects extra of the identical as soon as they gel as a workforce.
Damian Markus and Imad Khan scored a brace of tries apiece as WP claimed a bonus-point 39-17 victory over Griffons within the 2024 Currie Cup at Cape City Stadium.
The win, Province’s second of the marketing campaign, drew them stage on the standings with the fourth-placed Lions, who had been set to face Griquas on Sunday afternoon.
Talking post-match within the shadow of Desk Mountain on Saturday, Snyman hailed the person performances of the likes of Markus and Khan whereas emphasising the work that also lies forward for the Capetonians.
“It was a bit scrappy however we have to perceive that we’ve made a number of modifications and try new combos. There have been fairly a number of highlights but in addition a number of alternatives missed,” he instructed reporters.
“The lineouts and scrums had been strong, and particular person performances stood out. Wandi [Simelane] was fairly good, Damian Markus as effectively… the free trio of Willie [Engelbrecht], teenager Divan Fuller and Paul [de Villiers] are progressing properly.
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“Zach [Porthen] stood up effectively within the scrums. And Imad Khan, each recreation he performs he retains getting higher. JC Mars, too, on the wing. These particular person performances and moments of fine rugby are what we wish to see.”
WP host the defending champion Cheetahs this Saturday, and on the problem that awaits his prices, Snyman provides, “It’ll be a distinct type of problem however one other alternative to develop nearer collectively as a workforce, and we’ll begin cementing our combos greater than we have now the previous couple of weeks.
“We’ve the identical system via the union however these combos are essential to get the movement proper. One or two injured gamers may be out there to us.”
Skipper Engelbrecht, in the meantime, outlined the workforce’s targets for the rest of the competitors whereas praising fellow free forwards De Villiers and Fuller.
“Because the coaches preserve saying, we’re trying on the greater image. To see the children coming via is spectacular,” he stated. “They preserve me on my toes and make me really feel younger once more!
“Whether or not you’re an older participant like me or Divan, all of us have the identical ambition and that’s to win the Currie Cup. It’s the oldest rugby competitors on the earth … If you happen to’re not enjoying to win it, why are you even enjoying?”
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