The DHL Stormers will host the Vodacom Bulls in a United Rugby Championship crunch derby in Cape Town on Saturday at 19:00.
DHL Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman said they have become accustomed to playing in the summer heat, however, they will approach the Vodacom Bulls with caution on Saturday.
“For us, it is a normal work week,” Snyman said.
“I know a lot of people are on holiday, but it is a great occasion for us. Some of the people from up north that are on holiday have the luxury of watching the Stormers and Bulls. “It is going to be a cracker.”
“We want to play a brand that excites people and they want to come and watch. We know what works for us and if we have a six out of 10 success rate and building as a team, we must just continue to improve and move it up a notch every week.”
Snyman said they are aware of the effect the off-season signings like Willie le Roux, Wilco Louw and Akker van der Merwe had on the Vodacom Bulls’ improved form.
“One or two players are making a big difference," Snyman said.
“We all know what Willie can do. He has the ability to make players around him look good because he understands the game so well. He knows how to put players into space, his left foot gives them a kicking option to the other side."
“He brings another dynamic to their team. He’s a very experienced player so what he takes to the Bulls is very valuable for them. He’s a big factor in this game and we’ll have to take note.”
“Wilco has been giving them stability in the scrums, and Willie’s ability to combine with other players, that’s what they are doing well at the moment."
“There is just that little bit more variation in their game, which is great. It’s a nice challenge for us. It suits their players as well. If you have Kurt-Lee Arendse and Canan Moodie on the wings, you want to get them the ball and they are doing that well.”
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