Krause stresses introspection

Krause stresses introspection

7 Jul 2006

Valke captain Piet Krause says the Brakpan side is not about to push the panic button after two Absa Currie Cup defeats.

Speaking to keo.co.za, Krause said despite losing their first two games, against the Vodacom Blue Bulls (18-16) and the Free State Cheetahs (9-66), there would be no drastic change in their approach to their next match against Griquas.

“We’ve really been working more individually and looking at what we’ve done wrong in our individual capacity. We missed too many tackles in our last game and that’s obviously a concern for us. But to go now and introduce dramatic changes would be the worst thing to to. We all need to look at ourselves and ask: ‘What can I do better?’ ”

Certainly against the Blue Bulls they showed plenty of promise, matching them in both the tight and loose. But Krause will have to rally his troops to overcome a Griquas team he says poses a multi-faceted threat.

“I think Griquas are always tough up front, but I’m not taking anything away from their backs, who are very good as well. They are really a mixture between the Bulls and the Cheetahs.”

Coach John Williams’ decision to include five forwards on the bench suggests he is bracing himself for a forward battle and the Valke will have to concentrate for the full 80 minutes if they are to secure their first win of the tournament.

Valke team to play Griquas:

15. Riaan Viljoen; 14. Brendan April, 13. Sam Willard, 12. Hanno Coetzee, 11. Mpho Matsaung; 10. Louis Strydom, 9. Sarel Pretorius; 8. Michael Vermaak, 7. Sean Plaatjies, 6. Piet Krause (c) 5. Nico Luus, 4. Ryan Strudwick, 3. Piet Grobler, 2. Frik Venter, 1. Zane Killian.
Subs: 16. Herculas Jansen van Vuuren, 17. Barabas Koen, 18. Dewald Senekal, 19. Dries van Schalkwyk, 20. Morne Adams, 21. Bosman Grobler, 22. Dean Okkers.

By Ryan Vrede


18 Comments

  • 1.Koos: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 07:23 am

    More Ryan, got the short end of the straw again…

  • 2.hendrikp: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 07:27 am

    We haven’t heard that it is going to be Gareth Krause’s 50th game for the Griquas yet…. whats taking so long?

  • 3.hendrikp: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 07:29 am

    And I wonder why the Bulls let go of Louis Strydom. Hugely underrated player should be playing S14 rugby.

  • 4.Tomsta: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 07:52 am

    news just in,,mccaw is doubtful for 3N opener. head clash in early training. he will be re-assessed saturday morning.

  • 5.Koos: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 07:59 am

    True story Tomsta?

  • 6.Tomsta: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 08:07 am

    yes,,just heard on tv news in nz.

  • 7.Jurgens: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 08:24 am

    oh no

    i really like watching mccaw play. he reminds me so much of Ruben Kruger

  • 8.Craig Goosen: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 08:37 am

    The Falcons are not pushing the panic button, but they should be pushing some buttons after last weeks performance.
    I think last weeks game between the Cheetahs and the Valke just highlights how weak the Vodacom Cup really is. I would much rather watch a PROPER club champonship involving say 2 club teams from each province, lasting the duration of the Vodacom Cup. The Lions won the VC 3 years in a row a few years ago, and what did that do for the Cats ? Strong club rugby can only benefit SA Rugby.

  • 9.bylies: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 09:04 am

    Morning all

    I know this is off the subject….but would you guys rate Bob Skinstad getting a callup for the boks again?

  • 10.Jurgens: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 09:06 am

    bylies

    **** why not we need all the help we can get

  • 11.Craig Goosen: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 09:06 am

    Bylies

    I dont think so. As far as I know, hes not playing much in the UK. I heard he requested to be on the bench in the Corne Krige game, because he was unfit. And I might be wrong, but think the little rugby he is playing in the UK is at centre.

  • 12.Jurgens: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 09:07 am

    Craig Goosen

    Your facts are spot on

  • 13.bylies: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 09:08 am

    In SA rugby mag this month Keo reckonrd he is the answer to our problems.
    Although only as a “super sub”…..lol

  • 14.Jurgens: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 09:09 am

    bylies

    Keo dont think,

  • 15.bylies: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 09:10 am

    OK

  • 16.Craig Goosen: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 09:18 am

    If Bob was fit and motivated, there is no doubt that he would be brilliant for the Springboks right now.
    But then we heard rumours that certain players disnt want to play in the same team as him…..not sure how true that was.

  • 17.Pussycat: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 13:14 pm

    Where is Brakpan?

  • 18.baswaldo: Reply to this comment
    7 Jul 2006, 19:25 pm

    Skinstad???!!

    We are not that desperate.

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