The Stormers are gearing up for a titanic showdown in the heart of Cape Town Stadium, where they will lock horns with Edinburgh's formidable scrum. Despite showing formidable prowess against the Dragons and holding their ground at Loftus Versfeld, the Stormers currently lag behind in the scrum efficiency ratings, sitting seventh while Edinburgh boasts a second-place ranking. This statistical contrast sets the stage for an intriguing battle this Saturday night.
Sazi Sandi, the seasoned tighthead prop poised to mark his 50th game for the Stormers, shed light on the team's preparation, emphasizing the unique strength of their scrum culture. "We’ve built a great scrum culture," Sandi remarked, highlighting the solid support from the pack's back five. "Every scrum, they’re keen and excited to go."
"As props, we love that. It gives you confidence knowing the guys behind you are all in. You don’t have to worry about anything else – you just focus on your job and your process."
With the team's unity being a critical factor, Sandi noted the importance of cohesion. "The biggest thing for us is to come together as a unit and not do our own thing. When we do that, we’re at our best," he added. The anticipation of competing alongside Springbok tighthead Wilco Louw next season also stirs excitement for Sandi, who is eager to learn from such an esteemed player.
"Having someone like that in the environment is massive. He’s doing it at the highest level, so you want to learn from him, get tips and add to your game. That’s exciting for me."
Stormers attack coach Dawie Snyman also weighed in on the upcoming clash, preparing for a tough test against Edinburgh's highly-rated pack, which may include South African talents Pierre Schoeman and Boan Venter. Snyman expressed the team's mindset going into the match, saying, "Scrums are part of the game and we pride ourselves in that department. We want to test ourselves against the best."
He further emphasized the strategic importance of scrums, "There are going to be scrums in the game, so we have to make sure we get it right. We know it’s a platform for us as well, so we are definitely not going to run away from it now." As the Stormers brace for this critical encounter, the stage is set for a scrum spectacle that could very well dictate the tempo of the game.
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The Stormers are gearing up for a titanic showdown in the heart of Cape Town Stadium, where they will lock horns with Edinburgh's formidable scrum. Despite showing formidable prowess against the Dragons and holding their ground at Loftus Versfeld, the Stormers currently lag behind in the scrum efficiency ratings, sitting seventh while Edinburgh boasts a second-place ranking. This statistical contrast sets the stage for an intriguing battle this Saturday night.
Sazi Sandi, the seasoned tighthead prop poised to mark his 50th game for the Stormers, shed light on the team's preparation, emphasizing the unique strength of their scrum culture. "We’ve built a great scrum culture," Sandi remarked, highlighting the solid support from the pack's back five. "Every scrum, they’re keen and excited to go."
"As props, we love that. It gives you confidence knowing the guys behind you are all in. You don’t have to worry about anything else – you just focus on your job and your process."
With the team's unity being a critical factor, Sandi noted the importance of cohesion. "The biggest thing for us is to come together as a unit and not do our own thing. When we do that, we’re at our best," he added. The anticipation of competing alongside Springbok tighthead Wilco Louw next season also stirs excitement for Sandi, who is eager to learn from such an esteemed player.
"Having someone like that in the environment is massive. He’s doing it at the highest level, so you want to learn from him, get tips and add to your game. That’s exciting for me."
Stormers attack coach Dawie Snyman also weighed in on the upcoming clash, preparing for a tough test against Edinburgh's highly-rated pack, which may include South African talents Pierre Schoeman and Boan Venter. Snyman expressed the team's mindset going into the match, saying, "Scrums are part of the game and we pride ourselves in that department. We want to test ourselves against the best."
He further emphasized the strategic importance of scrums, "There are going to be scrums in the game, so we have to make sure we get it right. We know it’s a platform for us as well, so we are definitely not going to run away from it now." As the Stormers brace for this critical encounter, the stage is set for a scrum spectacle that could very well dictate the tempo of the game.