Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan admits there is pressure on the Super Rugby Pacific leaders after losing their perfect record.
Chiefs' coach Clayton McMillan admits his side was out-muscled by Queensland Reds in their shock Super Rugby Pacific defeat.WELLINGTON - Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan admits there is pressure on the Super Rugby Pacific leaders after losing their perfect record in a shock 25-22 defeat to the Queensland Reds.
But McMillan said there will be extra pressure on them over the final three weeks of the regular season, starting with next Saturday's home match against a strong Wellington Hurricanes. He believed the Queenslanders' superior long-kicking game was a key factor and that other teams will have taken note.
"They looked like a desperate side and more desperate than us. That's disappointing but perhaps a good reality check."
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bobby Motaung remembers Alex Shakoane's days with Kaizer Chiefs | City PressThis bit was shared by Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung, who also recalled the days when Shakoane used to take him to school.
Read more »
PSL Super Saturday I Pirates eye second spot as Maritzburg United face relegation | City PressThe PSL “Super Saturday” will shape up the scramble for the CAF slots race - the runners-up for Champions League qualification and the Confederation Cup ticket for a team that will end third.
Read more »
Khune 'not ready to retire' but declares Chiefs holds fate as contract nears expiration | SportItumeleng Khune, the guardian of the goalposts, refuses to surrender to the inexorable march of time. With unwavering conviction, he declares that his journey with Kaizer Chiefs is far from over, and his gloves will not find solace on the shelf yet.
Read more »
Mr. Rugby on the Modern GameThanks to the wonders of artificial intelligence, we can now go beyond the grave, and the obvious choice was to ask Mr Rugby himself, the late Doc Craven, what he thinks of the game in 2023.
Read more »
Peyper and Jonker to officiate at Rugby World CupPeyper and Jonker to officiate at Rugby World Cup: As expected, Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker were the only South Africans included as match officials for this year's Rugby World Cup (RWC) in France.
Read more »
Peyper and Jonker to officiate at Rugby World CupAs expected, Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker were the only South Africans included as match officials for this year's Rugby World Cup (RWC) in France.
Read more »