Frans Ludeke
Frans Ludeke
Frans Ludeke is a South African rugby union coach, currently the head coach of Japanese Top League side Kubota Spears. having previously coached the Bulls and the Cats in Super Rugby. Ludeke, who coached the Bulls between 2008 and 2015, coached the side to two Super Rugby titles, in 2009 and 2010. He additionally coach the Blue Bulls and the Golden Lions in the South African Currie Cup competition...
ball create focus game pressure recycle successful today
We don't think about that. We focus on our game and what we have to do to be successful and today we just didn't create pressure because we made too many mistakes. We just couldn't keep the ball and recycle it.
pressure season
There's no pressure on us, so we can just go out there and play. We still want to end the season on a high.
backs doubt far plenty thus
There's no doubt that our backs had plenty of opportunities thus far in the tournament.
foolish grind learned mistakes prepared
We have learned from our mistakes in the qualifying round. We are prepared to grind this one through. It would be foolish to underestimate the Leopards.
came fold further guys injuries number picked serious strengthen
Fortunately we picked up no further serious injuries and a number of guys came back into the fold to strengthen the squad.
choice injury looked monday recover send training
We thought he would recover and it looked good. But at training on Monday the injury was aggravated again, and we had no choice but to send him home.
allow ball ensure quickly room shut vital
That is why it will be vital for us to ensure that when they have the ball we shut them down quickly and don't allow them that room to move.
bounce character cost definitely guys hitting lows mistakes
We're hitting the lows right now but we'll definitely bounce back. We've got too many guys with character in our side. We didn't play well tonight, we made a lot of mistakes and that cost us.
plans prepare
We have had to prepare plans for all eventualities.
ellis fireworks missing spark
We are missing that spark and if we can find it there will be fireworks at Ellis Park.
advantage area definitely field gain strength wherever
That's definitely an area (forward play) of strength for us. Wherever you gain advantage on the field you should make use of it.
advantage aspects battle focus homework pieces tough
They would have done their homework and it will be a tough battle up front. Yes, we will focus on the set pieces and see what advantage we can get there, but there are other aspects to the game.
good performance season turn
I know that one good performance that will turn our season around is just around the corner.
five games good hard hopefully left pays weekend work
The good thing is that there are still five games left and hopefully our hard work pays off this weekend (against the Sharks).