Not long after symbolically handing a stump to new team and stadium sponsors DP World on the outfield of an unseasonably hot Wanderers on Thursday, Lions CEO Jono Leaf-Wright boldly drove a stake into the ground.
“We want to win the treble this season and I don't mind being quoted on that,” he declared in the air-conditioned climes of the stadium's Long Room.
Women's captain Yolani Fourie followed in Leaf-Wright's slipstream, also getting into the spirit of things. “We prepared very well for the season. We have now won three out of four matches. This is the season in which we can expect big things from the team,” she said.Malusi Siboto, who has captained the Lions to white-ball success, has been around the block enough to steer clear of preseason hyperbole. He knows about swings and roundabouts.
“We worked hard as a team and everyone is clear on what they need to do. All we can do now is control what we can,” said the wily operator. “That is our primary goal, to bring trophies back into this historic venue. Everyone's roles are pretty clear,” said Rickelton before adding the squad is laden with match winners.“We are a more rounded side. We have more bases covered. There is a lot experience in the team. Hopefully we can push hard and the players can step up. We have been well trained.”
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