Securing a win against the Dragons is crucial for the Lions’ qualification hopes.
Flanker Izan Esterhuizen says the Lions are preparing the make-or-break EPCR Challenge Cup match against Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday with renewed focus.
“We need to pull together, and in training, I can see that everyone is hungry despite all the travelling we have done. We’re motivating each other, there is a will to win and our mindset is that we will win this weekend.” “We have to go for the win,” added the 23-year-old. “We are at home. We have to chase them down, make them work and take the bonus-point home.”
“The mood in the camp is really good after a straightforward and tough review of ourselves this week,” said Pieterse. “We have to get our points but it is going to be tough if other teams continue winning.As lineout coach, Pieterse acknowledged the poor performances at the set-piece, labelling the breakdown miscommunication 'unacceptable'.
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