Keagan Johannes and Boeta Chamberlain are determined to lead the Vodacom Bulls to a crucial victory against Castres in the Investec Champions Cup, facing high stakes as they aim to avoid an early exit from the competition.
Keagan Johannes and Boeta Chamberlain are eager to lead the Vodacom Bulls to a vital victory in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday. The Bulls face French team Castres at Stade Pierre-Fabre, and with Jake White's team facing the possibility of an early exit from the competition following consecutive defeats in the pool stages, the stakes are high.
'It's not about pressure, it's just a much bigger opportunity for both of us to showcase what we can do for the Bulls,' Johannes said during a Bulls press conference from France on Wednesday. 'To show our talent and to put more pressure on the guys who have been playing the last few weeks.' Chamberlain agreed, emphasizing the importance of preparation over nerves. 'It's more about us going out there to enjoy the occasion and express ourselves. It's going to come down to how well we prepare, and if we do so, the less pressure there'll be.' With challenging conditions anticipated in the south of France, both men acknowledged that sticking to the fundamentals would be crucial. 'Our basics are going to be very important, especially because of the weather,' Johannes said. 'I feel we're all fine with adapting to it, and it's nothing we haven't seen before.' Chamberlain added: 'We need to keep things as simple as possible and not overthink it... If we stick to our basics and do the simple things correctly, it'll pay off at the end of the day.' The Bulls enter the clash knowing they must win to remain in contention for a last-16 spot. Despite the pressure, the squad remains composed. 'Everyone is on the page as to what needs to be done this weekend, and everyone understands the plan, so if we can execute it to the best of our abilities, we'll be fine,' Johannes said. 'We need to be a bit more street-smart. We're playing against a team with their home crowd backing them, a lot of noise, and calls probably going their way.
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