As the Stormers prepare to lock horns with the Sharks in Durban this Saturday, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has rallied his troops for one final showdown before they hit pause on their season. Sitting pretty in second place just shy of the Glasgow Warriors on the Vodacom URC log, the Stormers are keen to correct their course after a hiccup against these same Sharks last weekend. With a break on the horizon, not to mention the sultry 70% humidity awaiting them, the Stormers are all in. “It’s the last game before a break, so we’re definitely going to give everything we’ve got,” declared Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
The atmosphere in the Stormers camp has been one of focused calm this week, despite their recent slip-up. “We didn’t try to find mistakes everywhere,” Feinberg-Mngomezulu explained. “There actually wasn’t too much wrong with our game. We nailed it down to one or two things that cost us, put the focus there, and then moved on. Now it’s about sharpening those areas.”
"It’s a new game. We’ve identified one or two areas we want to be better in, but we have to pitch up and apply pressure."
Both Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Stormers attack coach Dawie Snyman anticipate a titanic clash of the packs, which could well be the deciding factor in this fiery derby. “If our forwards can be better this weekend, it gives us a proper platform,” Feinberg-Mngomezulu added, hinting at the explosive potential of his forwards to set the stage for victory.
“Set-piece and the battle up front are always massive in these games,” Snyman echoed. The strategy is clear: dominate up front, and the rest will follow. Snyman also highlighted the importance of familiarity and execution, given the back-to-back nature of their meetings with the Sharks.
Adding to the strategic mix is the selection of Jonathan Roche at No 12. “Johnny’s been really good for us. He’s strong, he’s got a good distribution game, and he works incredibly hard in the unseen moments,” praised Feinberg-Mngomezulu. “He’s another brain in the backline and a great communicator.”
"We don’t want to go into the break on the back of two losses."
With their sights set on entering the break with a win and a smile, the Stormers are ready to tackle the challenges that Durban’s humidity and the Sharks will throw at them. It’s more than just a game; it’s about setting the tone for the rest of the season.
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As the Stormers prepare to lock horns with the Sharks in Durban this Saturday, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has rallied his troops for one final showdown before they hit pause on their season. Sitting pretty in second place just shy of the Glasgow Warriors on the Vodacom URC log, the Stormers are keen to correct their course after a hiccup against these same Sharks last weekend. With a break on the horizon, not to mention the sultry 70% humidity awaiting them, the Stormers are all in. “It’s the last game before a break, so we’re definitely going to give everything we’ve got,” declared Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
The atmosphere in the Stormers camp has been one of focused calm this week, despite their recent slip-up. “We didn’t try to find mistakes everywhere,” Feinberg-Mngomezulu explained. “There actually wasn’t too much wrong with our game. We nailed it down to one or two things that cost us, put the focus there, and then moved on. Now it’s about sharpening those areas.”
"It’s a new game. We’ve identified one or two areas we want to be better in, but we have to pitch up and apply pressure."
Both Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Stormers attack coach Dawie Snyman anticipate a titanic clash of the packs, which could well be the deciding factor in this fiery derby. “If our forwards can be better this weekend, it gives us a proper platform,” Feinberg-Mngomezulu added, hinting at the explosive potential of his forwards to set the stage for victory.
“Set-piece and the battle up front are always massive in these games,” Snyman echoed. The strategy is clear: dominate up front, and the rest will follow. Snyman also highlighted the importance of familiarity and execution, given the back-to-back nature of their meetings with the Sharks.
Adding to the strategic mix is the selection of Jonathan Roche at No 12. “Johnny’s been really good for us. He’s strong, he’s got a good distribution game, and he works incredibly hard in the unseen moments,” praised Feinberg-Mngomezulu. “He’s another brain in the backline and a great communicator.”
"We don’t want to go into the break on the back of two losses."
With their sights set on entering the break with a win and a smile, the Stormers are ready to tackle the challenges that Durban’s humidity and the Sharks will throw at them. It’s more than just a game; it’s about setting the tone for the rest of the season.
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