Loffie: “We’ll be spectacular”

Loffie: “We’ll be spectacular”

6 Jul 2006

Lions coach Eugene Eloff has predicted that the Lions will bounce back from two defeats in the Absa Currie Cup against the Vodacom Cheetahs this weekend.

Eloff defended recent losses to the Sharks and the Vodacom Blue Bulls, saying the youthfulness of his team was the reason for the poor results.

“We are a young team, with a new system of playing, so we are going to lose a few games. But when we get it together, we will be spectacular.”

Speaking to keo.co.za Eloff said: “I coach a 15-man brand of rugby and we are only now beginning to play the style I want.”

The Lions travel to Bloemfontein this Saturday to face a Cheetahs side whose confidence is high after big wins over the Griquas (55-14) and the Falcons ( 66-9). Cheetahs captain, Hendro Scholtz, speaking to keo.co.za earlier, warned that although the Lions have adopted a new expansive style of play, he saw it as “far too risky”.

Eloff however remains determined to take the Lions forward, and his decision to give young players, Heinke van der Merwe and Jean Deysel, their first run-on starts shows that he is not scared to offload some deadwood in order to do so.

“Heinke and Jean are both young players of the highest quality. I think it’s really exciting to see youngsters like this coming through and, I’m really looking forward to seeing how they perform,” he added.

Van der Merwe in particular should not be overawed by the occasion, having played for the Sharks in the Super 14 and impressing. Eloff believes both players will give his team an added dimension by the unique skills they possess.

“Heinke roves around the field and gets into some really good positions, he’s a great scrummager, strong and a good ball carrier. Jean is able to cover 6,7,8 and lock, and his speed allows him to get across the field to cover.”

Both the coach and players will surely feel the pressure of having not registered win in the tournament thus far. But according to Eloff, his team will stick to the same gameplan.

“Possession will be the key for us. As long as we hold on to the ball we can play the attacking brand of rugby I want to see.”

The game kicks off at 15.00.

By Ryan Vrede


72 Comments

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  • 51.wpw: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 16:43 pm

    stan, ek weet my span is sleg. ek sal opdaag as hulle die naweek verloor.

    in ander woorde, ek ‘gaan’ opdaag saterdag.

  • 52.bluebarb: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 16:43 pm

    hello stan.

  • 53.Stan: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 16:50 pm

    hallo blue.

  • 54.sarky: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 17:01 pm

    Obviously the youngster will age before the CC ends so that we can expect some wins.

  • 55.bluebarb: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 17:07 pm

    al wat jy nodig het op ellispark is olifant drolle dan het jy n sirkus.

  • 56.Grrrr....I'm a Lion!: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 17:09 pm

    Lions to win CC!!!!

  • 57.Grrrr....I'm a Lion!: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 17:12 pm

    All you guys can keep on laughing. If you are a WP supporter I suggest you cork it. Sharks supporters are usually more refined but for those of you that can’t keep their mouths shut remember last year??? Bulls… Well, I guess even if we remind you that about 4 years ago you guys were the shittest team ever there will still be some that will keep on… LIONS!!!!

  • 58.wpw: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 17:25 pm

    grrr… whats your email addy?

  • 59.wpw: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 17:26 pm

    mail me at wesley_ct at yahoo dot com…

  • 60.Grrrr....I'm a Lion!: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 18:38 pm

    gedm@webmail.co.za

  • 61.Grrrr....I'm a Lion!: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 18:39 pm

    Please mail all porn related goods to above address… :)

  • 62.wls: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 19:33 pm

    WPW LMFAO dude i think you dont really think its funny to comment on the Lions when you support WP lmfao.
    Grr im a lion, dude the Lions will win the Curri cup and go on to win Super 14 next year, the plan is just comming together, basically the idea is to lose as much as posiible early in season he he

  • 63.Hmmm: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 19:41 pm

    wpw 18……the closet doors have opened and you’ve stumbled out I see……

    Good on you mate…..

  • 64.Hmmm: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 20:05 pm

    gooooooooooo lions……

  • 65.Dooster: Reply to this comment
    6 Jul 2006, 21:44 pm

    Loffie…Loffie…Loffie, het jy nog nie geleer nie…wys eers dan praat jy.

  • 66.Koos: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 05:22 am

    When the Hindenburg crashed it was also spectacular but in a sad sort of way…mmm a bit like the Lions effort to play rugby!

  • 67.pompies: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 07:27 am

    Koos is that not the Heidelberg . All those blue bull rejects they got many years ago to win that cc have either died or are coaching over seas. He he.

  • 68.Koos: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 07:32 am

    Hehehe no Hindenburg, the big airship that went up in flames…

  • 69.leeusekind: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 09:46 am

    Koos, on 68. amper soos die bulls in die final laasjaar….hehehe

  • 70.Grrrr....I'm a Lion!: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 10:41 am

    Loffie, gee hulle gas ou maat!!! GO LIONS!!!!

  • 71.walter: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 12:13 pm

    Op die Vaal!

  • 72.UltraBB: Reply to this comment
    11 Jul 2006, 11:02 am

    “Well be spectacular” – in self destruction LOL :)

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