{"id":132698,"date":"2019-03-06T21:55:24","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T19:55:24","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-03-06T21:55:24","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T19:55:24","slug":"fixing-the-little-things-featured-durban-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/fixing-the-little-things-featured-durban-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixing the Little Things \u2013 Featured Durban Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fixing the Little Things<\/a>: <\/p>\n

Although the Cell C Sharks went down narrowly to the DHL Stormers at JONSSON KINGS PARK in last week\u2019s Vodacom Super Rugby clash, it\u2019s all about fixing the little things to get back on track.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the match, prop Juan Schoeman explains that, \u201cWe\u2019re definitely not happy with our performance as a forward pack and this weekend we will be looking to up the ante upfront, especially at set-piece, but also in the loose phases and at the breakdowns.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Stormers brought it physically and had the upper hand, so our focus on the Bulls this weekend is stepping up,\u201d he argues. \u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to a real battle, we know it\u2019s going to be tough, a physical contest as they always are against the Vodacom Bulls.\u201d<\/p>\n

The set-piece structure and performance was a big part of the forwards\u2019 focus during the pre-season and in the opening two matches \u2013 against the Sunwolves and Blues \u2013 functioned according to plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut if you lose the first scrum then it\u2019s going to be a long day and it all starts there. There were one or two scrums where we actually did well, so we\u2019ll try to take that into the game and perform like that for every scrum against the Vodacom Bulls.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know what we need to fix and we\u2019ve worked hard in training to do just that.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s all about tweaking the small details and playing as a pack this weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n

This promise stems from a desire by the forwards to set the record straight against the Vodacom Bulls.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are always up for a challenge, come quarter past five on Saturday, the battle begins,\u201d he explains. \u201cWe are up for that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Schalk Brits and Duane Vermeulen were signed by the Vodacom Bulls for the 2019 season and Schoeman believes their impact has been massive.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey bring a lot of experience and the players around them can learn so much from them. They have definitely helped their coaches.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the Vodacom Bulls victory over the Emirates Lions last week, he points out that, \u201cThey had a great performance against the Lions, you could see it in their set-piece, in their defence. But the nice thing about this game we play, there\u2019s a new opportunity each week.<\/p>\n

\u201cSaturday is another opportunity; for both of us. We are excited and we\u2019re ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

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