Vodacom Bulls hooker Akker van der Merwe said at a Bulls conference on Friday that the Vodacom Bulls are focused on improving their game before the North-South derby against the DHL Stormers in Pretoria on Saturday at 17:05 (SA Time).
Van der Merwe said that they acknowledge the breakdown threat of the DHL Stormers veteran Deon Fourie, however, it is all about the team and not individuals.
“You will always look at individuals, but in the end it’s about us as a team,” said Van der Merwe.
“We’re not just going to focus on one or two guys. The focus should be on each guy beating or outperforming his direct opponent in the basics."
“If you focus on one guy, another one you’re not targeting might have a good match. I don’t think one can ever focus on a single individual."
“Obviously we know that we will have to be sharper at the breakdown points. As a team, we have to do the basics right.”
“In most games, they come up with perfect performances. They are good in the fixed facets and defend and kick well. They are good in most of their matches in every facet,” the hooker added."
“If we can do that too, it will be a very good game.”